Can you please answer the following questions based on the reading "Half a century of supply chain management at Wal-Mart":

1. What are 2 of Wal-Mart's corporate strategies outlined in this case. For each of these strategies, what is the impact to Wal-Mart's supply chain and operations? What considerations need to be in place by the supply chain and operations team to ensure this corporate strategy can be successfully implemented? (4 marks - 1 mark for each strategy identified, 1 mark for rationale of impact / considerations)

2. As James Neuhausen, what is your analysis of Wal-Mart's supply chain? Identify 2 of the company's supply chain capabilities, and for each determine if they are still a source of competitive advantage. Why or why not? (4 marks - 1 mark for each supply chain capability, 1 mark for assessment of competitive advantage)

3. How is Wal-Mart doing? How does it compare to its competitors? Should James Neuhausen recommend his firm continue to invest in Wal-Mart? (6 marks - 4 marks for assessment of how Wal-Mart is doing in comparison to peers, 2 marks for recommendation on investment and rationale)

4. As Johnnie C. Dobbs, Wal-Mart's executive vice-president (EVP) of logistics, where are 2 places you would you spend your money or focus your energy? (4 marks - 2 marks for each recommended area of focus and rationale)

5. As Johnnie C. Dobbs, what recommendations would you make to the CEO? What are 2 opportunities you see for Wal-Mart in its global supply chain? (4 marks - 2 marks for each opportunity and rationale)