Rather than jumping out to the coasts – 80% of all Americans live within 80 kilometers of the Pacific or Atlantic oceans – Wal-Marts have spread organically through an ever-expanding supply chain. Even though each new store takes away business from Wal-Mart stores established nearby, ever-improving supply efficiencies help maintain the chain’s overall growth.
有趣的是，录像片展示的是沃尔玛如何像花束一样扩张，不断变厚和扩大。80％的美国人口居住在太平洋或大西洋沿岸，沃尔玛并没有扑向美国的海岸线，而是通过不断扩张的供应链条有机地扩散。尽管每一家新店会抢走附近的沃尔玛店的生意，但是不断提高完善的供应效率帮助维持了连锁店的总体增长。