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With over $240 billion in sales, and operations in ten countries around the world, Wal-Mart is a competitor on the prowl. It is also a fabulously successful company. What can everyone in business learn from the company's success? How can business leaders use these lessons to compete effectively with Wal-Mart? What I Learned From Sam Walton will answer these questions and more. As a former Wal-Marter, Bergdhal has had the opportunity to see the Wal-Mart executive team in action. He also had the chance to work directly with Sam Walton. This unique perspective provides him with a treasure trove of great lessons and stories from behind the scenes. Within the book, readers will learn the acronym P.O.C.K.E.T.S. which forms the framework of Wal-Mart's strategy - and the proper strategy for competitive success: P - Price; O - Operations; C - Culture; K - Key Item Promotion; E - Expenses; T - Talent; S - Service. Business leaders in every field will benefit from the POCKETS road map to success.