1. Kmart Corp is a mass merchandise retailer with discount department stores all across the United States as well as in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands: The company has survived plenty of ups and downs, and it has made many different, creative attempts to revive its business, including teaming up with celebrities such as Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith to sell their product lines. Visit Kmart’s Web site at www.kmart.com www.kmart.com, and browse through its different areas to learn about the company’s products, news clips, and so forth. Then write a memo describing specific ways you think Kmart’s management of its supply chains will add value for its customers.