Considers the development of Wal-Mart over the past three decades and provides financial and descriptive details of their internal activities. In 2003, the business Supercenter Wal-Mart surpassed its domestic business as the largest revenue generator. Its international operation seems poised to be the next growth driver for the company as it marches toward the trillion dollar mark in sales. But the problems start to surface, even as the company gains recognition as the number one company in the Fortune 500 - unions keep the pressure on her minimum wage employees and allegations of discrimination based on sex, as expected. Education goals. To acquaint students with the creation of competitive advantage "Hide
by Pankaj Ghemawat, Stephen P. Bradley, Ken Mark Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 32 pages. Publication Date: September 18, 2003. Prod. #: 704430-PDF-ENG
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