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Re: Interesting article on Wal-Mart
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 7 Jan 2004 23:52:32 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> Here's an interesting article from Fast Company
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> http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/77/walmart.html
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> I actually found the link on an EDI mailing list I'm on (Wal-Mart requires all
> suppliers to use EDI in trading with it, good for us since we're pretty strong
> in EDI, but not necessarily great for the suppliers if they're not ready for EDI
> yet)
I think this says it all:
"We want clean air, clear water, good living conditions, the best health care in
the world--yet we aren't willing to pay for anything manufactured under those
restrictions."
End result: the things we buy will all end up being manufactured elsewhere.
I wonder how hard they're pushing LEGO now with all these clone brands? Maybe
they'll release a "Signature" line just for Walmart too?
ROSCO
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| Here's an interesting article from Fast Company (URL) actually found the link on an EDI mailing list I'm on (Wal-Mart requires all suppliers to use EDI in trading with it, good for us since we're pretty strong in EDI, but not necessarily great for (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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