The requirements of becoming a Starbucks supplier

The requirements are supposed to follow policies and procedures that have been put in place
by the company. The policies and procedures that have been put in place by the government
include the Supplier Code of Conduct, the Supplier Status and Conduct, the quality standards,
the general policies and business processes and procedures. The packing and shipping
requirements that the suppliers should meet include: the operational requirements, the
transport and shipping requirements, the general requirements of shipping documentation and
the customs and import clearance. The other aspects of the packing and shipping
requirements that should be met by the suppliers include carrier and shipping modes, delivery
appointments such as the supplier managed freight and the supplier performance that includes
the packing and shipping requirements. The supplier, therefore, has to meet the requirements
that have been put in place by the company ("Supplier guidance," 2020).
How Starbucks serves its customers

Starbucks has a well-run supply chain that ensures that they have the best coffee they can get
then make sure that the customers get the supplies. The company sources the best coffee
around the world then stocks its 16,700 retail stores to ensure that the clients get high-quality
coffee and serves the 50 million customers that are located in 51 countries where the
customers belong. The company has been growing at a very high rate; hence they have to do
their best to keep up with the expansion. Getting the best coffee beans makes it possible for
the company to provide the best coffee drinks for the clients that buy the products from the
company. The company has also hired the best staff in the job market that have skills in
making coffee that will meet the needs of the clients in the market. Starbucks meets the
needs of the clients in the market by sourcing the best coffee and makes coffee drinks that
will refresh the clients (Ferrell et al., 2010)

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References

Ferrell, O. C., Gonzalez-Padron, T. L., Hult, G. T. M., & Maignan, I. (2010). From market
orientation to stakeholder orientation. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 29(1),
93-96
Supplier guidance. (2020). Starbucks Coffee
Company. https://www.starbucks.com/business/suppliers