Sustainable distribution practices, particularly the management of carbon emissions, have become increasingly important. What role have channel captains such as Wal-Mart played in this process?

Read the following case study from the Hunt Library: See attachment
Based on the case study, prepare a 500-word document in current APA format –(does not include cover page and reference page) which answers the following questions. Support your arguments through literature.

  1. Sustainable distribution practices, particularly the management of carbon emissions, have become increasingly important. What role have channel captains such as Wal-Mart played in this process?
  2. JDA Software provides services to a broad range of industries. Why do the company’s services apply to such a large range of companies?
  3. JDA operates on nearly every continent and in many different countries within those regions. How might a global reach give the company an advantage over competitors?

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Required Course Materials
Jacobs, F. R., & Chase, R. B. (2018). Operations and supply chain management (15th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw- Hill Education.
 
Use research that is referenced appropriately in current APA format.- American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC:Author.
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5
 
For further information, see the APA website. https://www.apastyle.org/manual/index