Wal-Mart Provides P&G Access to Sales Information on Every Item

question 129

True/False

Wal-Mart provides P&G access to sales information on every item Wal-Mart buys from P&G. The information is collected by P&G on a daily basis from every Wal-Mart store, and P&G uses the information to manage the inventory replenishment for Wal-Mart. This is an example of enterprise use of intranets.

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Definitions:

Break-even Analysis

A calculation that determines when a project or business will be able to cover all its expenses and begin to make a profit.

Supply Chain Management

The coordination and management of activities involved in buying, making, and moving a product, from raw material sourcing to production and delivery to the end consumer.

Value Chain Management

The process of managing activities involved in the production of goods and services, from raw materials to the delivery to the end consumer, to maximize value and efficiency.

Strategic Management

The method of creating, executing, and assessing interdisciplinary decisions that help an organization fulfill its goals.