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You have chosen a country for the Walmart Case Study. International Logistics Services (ILS) has acquired a new warehouse and truck fleet in your selected country and within the vicinity of one or more Walmart stores. The newly acquired warehouse has 100 employees. The new director for logistics services (DLS) plans to address all the employees on Thursday. The DLS will present the vision, mission, and values. The DLS will also explain the strategic objective to secure Walmart as a customer. The DLS asks that you, the start-up project manager, follow with a presentation
Sample Solution
Good morning everyone, my name is [Your Name] and I am the start-up project manager for the new ILS warehouse in [Country]. I am excited to be here today to talk to you about our vision, mission, values, and strategic objective to secure Walmart as a customer.
Vision
Our vision is to be the premier logistics provider in [Country]. We want to be the first choice for businesses that need reliable and efficient logistics services. We want to be known for our customer service, our commitment to safety, and our environmental responsibility.
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Mission Our mission is to provide our customers with the best possible logistics services. We will do this by:- Providing reliable and efficient services
- Meeting our customers' needs
- Going the extra mile
- Being a good corporate citizen
- Customer service: We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service. We will always go the extra mile to meet their needs.
- Safety: We are committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees and our customers. We will always follow all safety regulations and procedures.
- Environmental responsibility: We are committed to being a good corporate citizen. We will reduce our environmental impact by using sustainable practices.
- Developing a strong relationship with Walmart. We will meet with Walmart representatives regularly to understand their needs and how we can best meet them.
- Investing in new technology. We will invest in new technology to improve our efficiency and productivity. This will allow us to offer Walmart a more competitive price.
- Expanding our fleet. We will expand our fleet of trucks to meet Walmart's demand. This will ensure that we can deliver their products on time and in good condition.
- Training our employees. We will train our employees on Walmart's standards and procedures. This will ensure that we can provide Walmart with the level of service they expect.