Starbucks Supply Chain Analysis

Mingquan Zhuang; Longbin Chen; Xia Li

doi:10.54254/2754-1169/18/20230070

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Starbucks Supply Chain Analysis

Mingquan Zhuang *^,1, Longbin Chen ², Xia Li ³

¹ Syracuse University
² North Carolina State University Raleigh
³ Merchiston International School Shenzhen

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/18/20230070

Abstract

This article will analyze the supply chain management of Starbucks Corporation. It will include Starbuck's essential supply chain background, Starbuck's existing supply chain strategy, its supply chain pain points, social responsibility, critical financial data, the impact of Covid-19 on its supply chain, and recommendations. Starbucks can essentially maintain its position as the market leader due to a supply chain strategy that is disciplined, orderly, and adaptable to changing market conditions.

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Starbucks, supply chain, Starbucks Corp

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Zhuang,M.;Chen,L.;Li,X. (2023). Starbucks Supply Chain Analysis. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,18,183-192.

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