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In addition to the JITing and the computerization mentioned elsewhere, WalMart had a very specific strategy of geographic domination: they defined their servic
by dstorrs 17y ago
In addition to the JITing and the computerization mentioned elsewhere, WalMart had a very specific strategy of geographic domination: they defined their service areas, and then ensured that no one in that area ever had to drive more than 20 miles (later 10, etc) to get to a WalMart. The wave of WalMarts started in the east and spread steadily west as the company expanded.
- tptacek 17y agoAccording to _Good to Great_, that was also Walgreens' genius as well; packing stores within short distance of each other also simplies logistics.