The enterprise architecture or respectively the core components of Dollar Tree.

1. Business Architecture

     Core Processes: Inventory tracking in real time, supply chain optimizations, client-oriented company, cost-perceived-value approach.

     Strategy: Low costs of the products, low operational costs, based on analyses and researches, availability in different regions.

2. Data Architecture

     Data Sources: Client, revenue, acquisition, product delivery and inventory, accounting data.

     Data Management: Integrated data marts, OLAP tools, integrated data access.

3. Application Architecture

     Core Applications: ERP system, point of sales, customer relation management, e-business.

     Supporting Applications: Vendor management, workforce management systems, software.

4. Technology Architecture

     Infrastructure: Depending on the type of deployment, this may include, cloud computing infrastructure, Internet of Things, and secure networks.

     Emerging Tech: AI Automated forecasting, operation.

5. Security Architecture

     Data Security: Encryption, Access control, Regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS).

     Cybersecurity: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, security audits at least once in a week.

6. Integration Architecture

     Middleware: Integrates ERP, Point of sales and customer relationship management systems.

     APIs: External linkages of partners such as suppliers, supply chain, and payments.

7. Governance & Compliance

    IT Governance: For the purpose of practicing IT for business strategies, the adoption of to COBIT/ITIL is recommended.

    Compliance: Financial reporting, labor laws and products labeling.