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assignment questions
Evaluate the costs of the cross-dock and staple stock distribution center models. The information provided in the case should be sufficient to identify the types of relevant costs to be considered and develop numerical estimates for each as they relate to the cross-dock and staple stock distribution center models. What conclusions would you draw from your evaluation of the financial aspects of your analysis?
Aside from the financial analysis included in Question 1, what do you consider to be the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches?
If you were Lesley Smith, what would you recommend at the upcoming meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas? How might your recommendations be similar to or different from Walmart’s strategies in other major global geographies?