Comments on: Wal-Mart and the lessons from Nike http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike Discussion about ethical issues relating to business Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:10:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: conspiracyzach http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-1766 conspiracyzach Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:23:56 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-1766 Nike is helping our local university tear down the historic neighborhood I grew up in. I have posted six videos at Youtube about the problem. To find them use the search at Youtube with keywords:nike university of oregon. Nike is helping our local university tear down the historic neighborhood I grew up in. I have posted six videos at Youtube about the problem. To find them use the search at Youtube with keywords:nike university of oregon.

]]> By: drew http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-1352 drew Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:04:51 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-1352 Absolutely right, Ken. Whilst large multi-nationals like Wal-Mart can play an influential role in driving improvements in labor standards, governments too, must do their part to ensure fair working conditions for their citizens. Absolutely right, Ken.

Whilst large multi-nationals like Wal-Mart can play an influential role in driving improvements in labor standards, governments too, must do their part to ensure fair working conditions for their citizens.

]]> By: Ken@High yield cds http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-1324 Ken@High yield cds Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:27:40 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-1324 Walmart can change almost any company they like. Since they buy so much most companies are willing to do what ever they ask in order to sell to them. I do think they can have effect but they have not dealt with companies like the ones in china and over seas and had much effect. The key term is the local laws or wages that leaves so much room for low wages and horrible working conditions. <abbr><em>Ken@High yield cdss last blog post..<a href="http://highyield-investments-and-savings.blogspot.com/2008/12/hsbc-online-banking.html" rel="nofollow">Hsbc online banking.</a></abbr></em> Walmart can change almost any company they like. Since they buy so much most companies are willing to do what ever they ask in order to sell to them. I do think they can have effect but they have not dealt with companies like the ones in china and over seas and had much effect. The key term is the local laws or wages that leaves so much room for low wages and horrible working conditions.

Ken@High yield cdss last blog post..Hsbc online banking.

]]> By: drew http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-918 drew Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:40:29 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-918 Karen, You have hit on an important point - price, quality and convenience seem to be the most significant determinants in relation to both what consumers buy and where they shop. In terms of environmental management, no doubt the company and its suppliers will focus on areas where improvements help drive cost reductions in addition to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. In this context, it is hardly surprising that an emphasis upon energy efficiency was a key feature of the company's announcement. Improvments in labor practices are more difficult. No doubt with Wal-Mart's great buying power, the bulk of the costs associated with any improvement in this area will be absorbed by suppliers. Karen,

You have hit on an important point – price, quality and convenience seem to be the most significant determinants in relation to both what consumers buy and where they shop.

In terms of environmental management, no doubt the company and its suppliers will focus on areas where improvements help drive cost reductions in addition to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. In this context, it is hardly surprising that an emphasis upon energy efficiency was a key feature of the company’s announcement.

Improvments in labor practices are more difficult. No doubt with Wal-Mart’s great buying power, the bulk of the costs associated with any improvement in this area will be absorbed by suppliers.

]]> By: Karen Swim http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-916 Karen Swim Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:12:01 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-916 Andrew, this is an interesting announcement from Walmart. As Brad noted they do have the volume to be a leader for change. However, when it comes to socially and environmental responsibility I wonder how much real change is possible when end users are so price sensitive? People want Walmart prices and often do not care how they are achieved. If being responsible meant increasing costs, would consumers bear it? I suppose this is the classic struggle in business. Andrew, this is an interesting announcement from Walmart. As Brad noted they do have the volume to be a leader for change. However, when it comes to socially and environmental responsibility I wonder how much real change is possible when end users are so price sensitive? People want Walmart prices and often do not care how they are achieved. If being responsible meant increasing costs, would consumers bear it? I suppose this is the classic struggle in business.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-911 Andrew Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:48:13 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-911 Brad, Interesting - I was not familar with the company's packaging changes. I wouldn't think that many would doubt what Wal-Mart are capable of once they focus their energy upon a given task, and given the degree of emphasis the company is placing on its new program, one hopes that they will see it through to the achievement of significant results. Andrews last blog post..<a href="http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/socially-responsible-investing-part-11-how-to-become-an-ethical-investor" rel="nofollow">Socially Responsible Investing part 11: How to become an ethical investor</a> Brad,

Interesting – I was not familar with the company’s packaging changes.

I wouldn’t think that many would doubt what Wal-Mart are capable of once they focus their energy upon a given task, and given the degree of emphasis the company is placing on its new program, one hopes that they will see it through to the achievement of significant results.

Andrews last blog post..Socially Responsible Investing part 11: How to become an ethical investor

]]> By: Brad Shorr http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/wal-mart-and-the-lessons-from-nike#comment-910 Brad Shorr Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:35:42 +0000 http://www.goodhonestdollar.com/?p=134#comment-910 Andrew, To me, this Wal-Mart news is encouraging, because I've seen how this company can get results. In recent years Wal-Mart initiated a program to reduce the amount of packaging materials used by its suppliers which had enormous impact on the market. Not only did direct suppliers to Wal-Mart make drastic changes in their packaging, there was a ripple effect that really changed packaging best practices throughout the industry. Wal-Mart has enough volume to make things happen. Brad Shorrs last blog post..<a href="http://www.wordsellinc.com/blog/marketing/marketing-is-now-a-two-way-street-leading-up/" rel="nofollow">Marketing Is Now A Two Way Street Leading Up</a> Andrew, To me, this Wal-Mart news is encouraging, because I’ve seen how this company can get results. In recent years Wal-Mart initiated a program to reduce the amount of packaging materials used by its suppliers which had enormous impact on the market. Not only did direct suppliers to Wal-Mart make drastic changes in their packaging, there was a ripple effect that really changed packaging best practices throughout the industry. Wal-Mart has enough volume to make things happen.

Brad Shorrs last blog post..Marketing Is Now A Two Way Street Leading Up

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