40000 ­ Operations Management 
 

Assignment 7 
Webvan 
 
 
 
  
 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
1. What are some of the advantages/disadvantages of traditional grocery stores vs. web grocery  stores. What functions/costs must one absorb vs. the other? What operational functions and/or  complexities must one perform vs. the other?   

 
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