Sustainable Operations

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Sustainable Operations
Wal-Marts Sustainability Strategy
Sustainable Business Models Sustainability at
Wal-Mart Opportunities in Supply Chains
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The Orange Roughy
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Big Picture

• Everyone agrees that sustainability is an
  important issue.
• Operations is the key to sustainable business
• Some problems remain
• What exactly is sustainability?
• How do I remain competitive while becoming
  sustainable?
• What process do I use to drive sustainability
  into my company?

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Wal-Mart Business Model

• Who is Wal-Marts Customer?
• What is Wal-Marts Value Proposition?
• What is Wal-Marts Operations Strategy for
  delivering the value proposition to the customer?

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Wal-Mart Sustainability

• Revenue Cost How does the Company derive
  value from its sustainability strategy?
• Other Ecosystem factors relevant to
  sustainability?

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Successful Sustainability Programs?

• Factors Seafood Electronics Textiles

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Sustainability the Supply Chain

• How do we motivate suppliers to work with us?

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Takeaways Principles for Sustainable Operations
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Sustainable Operations
Wal-Marts Sustainability Strategy
Sustainable Business Models Sustainability at
Wal-Mart Opportunities in Supply Chains