17 Sep Begin writing a journal of insights/reflections related to the case study. ?What resonates? ?What do you disagree with? ?What elements lead you to be more effective as a leader? ?Why
Begin writing a journal of insights/reflections related to the case study. What resonates? What do you disagree with? What elements lead you to be more effective as a leader? Why do you suppose that is? Be honest with yourself and your reactions and reflections. Journal additions will be required in Weeks 1,3,5.
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Case Study Financial Statements for Walmart Stores Inc. and Macy’s Inc.
Table 3-8 contains the financial results for Walmart and Macy’s for 2012. Evaluate each company's financial performance based on the metrics discussed in Section 3.1, such as ROE, ROA, profit margin, asset turns, APT, C2C, ART, INVT, and PPET. Can you explain the differences you see in their performance based on their supply chain strategy and structure? Compare the metrics for each company with similar metrics for Amazon and Nordstrom from Table 3-1. Which metrics does each company perform better on? What supply chain drivers and metrics might explain this difference in performance?
Table 3-8 Selected Financial Data for Walmart Stores Inc. and Macy’s Inc.
Year ended January 31, 2013 ($ millions)
Walmart
Macy’s
Net operating revenues
469,162
27,931
Cost of goods sold
352,488
16,725
Gross profit
116,674
11,206
Selling, general, and administrative expense
88,873
8,440
Other Costs
88
Operating income
27,801
2,678
Interest expense
2,251
388
Other income(loss)—net
187
134
Income before income taxes
25,737
2,290
Income taxes
7,981
804
Net income
17,756
1,486
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
7,781
1,836
Net receivables
6,768
371
Inventory
43,803
5,308
Prepaid expenses and other
1,588
361
Total current assets
59,940
7,876
Property, plant, and equipment
116,681
8,196
Goodwill
20,497
3,743
Other intangible assets
561
Other assets
5,987
615
Total assets
203,105
20,991
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity
Accounts payable
59,099
4,951
Short-term debt
12,719
124
Total current liability
71,818
5,075
Long-term debt
41,417
6,806
Other liabilities
3,059
Total liabilities
121,367
14,940
Stockholder equity
81,738
6,051
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