Walmart has its own fleet of trucks and works directly with producers to take care of the ordering, delivery, and handling of goods. In addition, Walmart works directly with suppliers through its advanced system of inventory control and data processing. Walmart is
A) able to eliminate many of the functions typically performed by wholesalers.
B) performing many of the critical functions of wholesalers through its own system.
C) successfully using wholesalers to run its venerable chain of discount stores.
D) using information technology to eliminate the need to perform typical wholesale functions.
E) vertically integrated in order to produce and distribute all products itself.

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Walmart's own fleet of trucks and advanced inventory control system allow it to perform many of the critical functions of wholesalers, such as ordering, delivery, and handling of goods. However, it does still work with suppliers and manufacturers, indicating that it is not vertically integrated and does not produce all products itself. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Walmart Has Its Own Fleet of Trucks and Works Directly