wal mart
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I am going to join the walmart is not so good, but from a different perspective. I have reservations about shopping for things there just because it is so cheap.
I don't have a beaf with Walmart or any other store making money, but I'm tired of the cheap junk that is available anymore. The places that sell quality stuff are hard to find now and seem really expencive when you do find them.
I guess you get what you pay for... sigh....
Well there is always DIY, now lets see how do I make this so it will outlast me....
I don't have a beaf with Walmart or any other store making money, but I'm tired of the cheap junk that is available anymore. The places that sell quality stuff are hard to find now and seem really expencive when you do find them.
I guess you get what you pay for... sigh....
Well there is always DIY, now lets see how do I make this so it will outlast me....
ash said:
I just want to know what 'massive documented cases of antitrust' you're talking about.
Of course I never thought (and still dont think) that microsoft is/had a monopoly either...
The only true monopolies we have in our country are those sponsored/protected by the goverment. All unprotected companies will face competition if they make a profit.
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the FTC has halted several of their mergers on the grounds of antitrust- and while it may not be the legal definition I think what they do in small mom and popo markets is certainly unethical (which I understand business has to be sometimes)- I mean they go in where nothing in the local economy can possibly compete. I may have applied the word antitrust incorrectly (too broadly, anyway) What I was referring to was their "hijacking" inventory and how they treat vendors. I'll find links tomorrow if I have time.
I am in full support of corporations such as WalMart. The financial leverage, days sales in a/r, inventory turnover ratios are very impressive and indicative of very effective management policies.
Yes, I too enjoyed the mom/pop stores that used to fill the downtown streets of my city, yet since change was inevitable I grew to appreciate the one-stop shopping at one-stop shopping strip malls. Sure, they pay their employees less than ideal wages, keep large numbers of p/t staff with menial to no benefits, but let's not forget that no one is forcing these people to work there. Go elsewhere I say, there is employment to be had demanding higher skill sets with matching monetary compensation. Sorry, but stocking shelves, cashier or sweeping the floor shouldn't grant an extremely generous hourly wage. Enough to keep them happy is certainly a mandatory requirement.
In terms of quality management, if extremely undesirable conditions are met by the employees, then eventually there will be repercussions up the corporate ladder as well as misinterpretations of common and special variances, as discussed by Edward Deming.
Yes, I too enjoyed the mom/pop stores that used to fill the downtown streets of my city, yet since change was inevitable I grew to appreciate the one-stop shopping at one-stop shopping strip malls. Sure, they pay their employees less than ideal wages, keep large numbers of p/t staff with menial to no benefits, but let's not forget that no one is forcing these people to work there. Go elsewhere I say, there is employment to be had demanding higher skill sets with matching monetary compensation. Sorry, but stocking shelves, cashier or sweeping the floor shouldn't grant an extremely generous hourly wage. Enough to keep them happy is certainly a mandatory requirement.
In terms of quality management, if extremely undesirable conditions are met by the employees, then eventually there will be repercussions up the corporate ladder as well as misinterpretations of common and special variances, as discussed by Edward Deming.
I am sorry, i have to put some words in here, Manitowoc, My home town, where mirro pots and pans are made, closed down because of wal-mart, these people/workers with families all got laid off, mind you, they are you and me mid 40s blue collar workers! When I was in the University, I had at least 5 of the mirro workers going back to school to get another job. Now Manitowoc is nothing but blue collar, we have Manitowoc Cranes, the largest boom crane making company in the world, Mantitowoc Ice, ever goto a hotel and get ice, its probably Manitowoc Ice, Federal Mogul, the piston ring makers, and Aluminum foundry, they make the intakes for kohler engines. Most of these jobs aren't directly correlating to wal-mart, most of the blame is to be on, sorry getting off track, but the blame is on the buyers! I am not gonna lie, ever since wal-mart moved in, our town has been financially going down hill! I for one do not shop at wal-mart! Sorry its quick short, but I have to get going... Maybe I will get into detail later
ash said:
How so? Selling goods cheaper than someone else is unethical? I thought that was the point of competition in capitalist economies. I see no reason why mom and pop stores deserve special treatment or protection.
ryknier said:
So people stopped purchasing things from the manufacturers in your city, and your coorelating that to walmart how exactly?
I think the effect that Walmart has on the community varies depending on where you are. I'm in a pretty urban area. Even in the areas of eastern Massachusetts where Walmarts are prevalent, they are rarely the only game in town even on the "big box" level. Because of this they typically don't destroy local business and crush competition.
I would suspect that in a more rural area where small businesses are the only businesses around that a Walmart would have a much more dire effect on surrounding stores.
As far as wages and benefits are concerned I don't see the need for a worker to make huge money for marking dog food with a price gun whether they are full time or not. There are legal limits set for minimum wages so its not as if they're getting paid pennies.
As the saying goes, "The world needs ditch diggers too." the whole premise this country is based on is that if you're not happy with your station in life you have the right to work to change it. If you don't like your Walmart job then go to school, develop skills, move forward. Don't just whine that you deserve more.
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I would suspect that in a more rural area where small businesses are the only businesses around that a Walmart would have a much more dire effect on surrounding stores.
As far as wages and benefits are concerned I don't see the need for a worker to make huge money for marking dog food with a price gun whether they are full time or not. There are legal limits set for minimum wages so its not as if they're getting paid pennies.
As the saying goes, "The world needs ditch diggers too." the whole premise this country is based on is that if you're not happy with your station in life you have the right to work to change it. If you don't like your Walmart job then go to school, develop skills, move forward. Don't just whine that you deserve more.
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