12 Aug What are big buyers like Walmart doing with their suppliers regarding infractions like late or incomplete orders?
Wall Street Journal Article- Grocers, Restaurants to Suppliers: Hurry Up, Make More
Summarize your understanding of the article and discuss ways this article reflects concepts we are discussing and reading.
Include in your discussion:
- In your own words, explain what channel conflict is. Then, explain how this article provides an illustration of channel conflict.
- What are big buyers like Walmart doing with their suppliers regarding infractions like late or incomplete orders? Why?
- What challenges are suppliers presently facing in their efforts to meet demand from buyers like Walmart?
- Offer at least two recommendations for how the industry might reduce the channel conflict that’s presently happening between buyers and suppliers.
- What long term changes might be necessary in the food industry to prevent future shortages in the supply chain like those that are happening now?
