MGT 365 week 5 Discussion – post and response

MGT 365 Week 5 discussion

Costco is opening a new store in Midland, MI this fall. Since 2013 the company has been engaged in a Globalization strategy. Research Costco’s International expansion strategy using the links below as a starting point. Conduct further research as you see fit to develop your understanding of the firm’s strategy and its advantages or disadvantages.

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/how-will-costcos-international-business-perform-going-forward-2018-01-02

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/costco-international-expansion-and-retail-innovation-2891768

https://marketrealist.com/2019/12/analyzing-costcos-inventory-supply-chain-management-strategies/

Your initial posting should :

1. Summarize/analyze Costco’s global strategy based on your research and the material in the text book.

2. Identify strengths and weaknesses in this strategy as well as any challenges you see Globalization creates for Costco in the next 5 years.

3. Present recommendations for the firm based on your analysis.

Please write your contribution using APA formatting standards and include references for your source material. Copy (cut and paste) your paper into the posting box – the attachment function has been disabled.

Note – you will not be able to read other students entries until your have posted an initial contribution.