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> From: lbo-talk-bounces at lbo-talk.org [mailto:lbo-talk-bounces at lbo-talk.org]
> On Behalf Of Doug Henwood
> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 8:41 AM
> To: lbo-talk at lbo-talk.org
> Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] lbo-talk] Wal-Mart
>
> Dwayne Monroe wrote:
>
> >Indeed, I must grudgingly admit that Wal-Mart is one of the few
> >examples of what capital can accomplish if it truly takes IT
> >seriously as a critical strategic resource. I've studied their
> >supply chain techniques and the role of computer power in making it
> >happen and it is a dark wonder.
>
> That, plus the intense centralization of Wal-Mart (store managers
> have to get Bentonville's approval for changing the thermostat!),
> should lift the hearts of those unreconstructed advocates of economic
> planning.
>
> Doug
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