Walmart's continuous replenishment system senses the level of stocks in Walmart stores and

make orders to the suppliers to replenish the items that will be depleted soon. (4 points)

a. What are the benefits of implementing the continuous replenishment system from the

perspective of stores, customer, and the suppliers?

b. What strategies to deal with the Porter's Competitive Forces are working by the

replenishment system and why?

[Chapter 4 Ethical and Social Issues]

4. A man was so anxious with his family in the starving situation and went ahead stealing some

foods from a grocery store. In this situation, please answer the following questions. (6

points)

a. If you use Utilitarian Principle, will it be acceptable or wrong, and why?

b. Using some other principle than the Utilitarian Principle, conduct ethical analysis as

follows.

Facts:

Conflict or Dilemma:

Relevant Ethical principle:

Stakeholders:

Options to take:

Consequences of each option:

Conclusion:

c. Whether ethically justifiable or not, we know that stealing is wrong anyhow. What

would be the best course of action to mitigate your conscience and social justice,

when the stolen foods are consumed already?