Wal-Mart Stores Inc

Short Answer

Wal-mart Stores Inc. and Procter & Gamble's adopted the notion of continuous replenishment to implement an IT-dependent strategic initiative which features real-time scanner data transferring between Wal-mart and Procter & Gamble through its satellite-based network infrastructure. As a result, Wal-mart will be able to provide low cost products to its customers. (a) Do you think Wal-mart can sustain this competitive advantage? (b) If yes, which barrier to erosion is preventing the imitation? If no, why do you think Wal-mart cannot sustain its competitive advantage?