Question

Match the resource/capability with the correct VRIO elements (A-G) for Walmart/Sams Club. Answers may be used
more than once.

A. High shelf stock out rates

B. Self-checkout lines like major
competitors.

C. Significantly higher employee
turnover at Sam's Club than Costco

D. Small on-line retail presence
compared to Amazon.

E. Complex supply chain innovation
capabilities

F. "Savings catcher" guarantee supports
reputation for lowest prices

G. Walmart in-store pick up and delivery
orders placed on the Internet across
entire US versus Amazon delivery-only
and Amazon locker pick up options in
only 50 cities for orders (prior to
acquisition of Whole Foods stores).

Possible matching solutions:

competitive disadvantage, competitive parity, temporary competitive advantage, sustained competitive advantage.

Answer 1

A. High stock out rates - competitive disadvantage

B. Self checkout line like major competitord - temporary competitive advantage

C. Significantly higher labour turnover in sams club than costo - competitive disadvantage

D. Small on-line retail presence compared to amazon - competitive disadvantage

E. Complex supply chain innovation - sustained competitive advantage

F. "Saving catcher" gurantee supports reputation for lowest prices - temporary competitive advantage

G. Walmart in-store pick up and delivery
orders placed on the Internet across
entire US versus Amazon delivery-only
and Amazon locker pick up options in
only 50 cities for orders (prior to
acquisition of Whole Foods stores). - temporary competitive advantage.