SCM 300 Exam 3 Case Exam with
correct Answers
From which part of the world is coffee sourced?
could come from all over the world
- 50% come from Latin America
- 35% from Pacific Rim
- 15% from East Africa
small to medium sized family owned farms
Why is that a concern for starbucks
These are all areas with civil unrest and political instability, which can have huge effects of the company.
Describe their supply chain: suppliers, processors....
Coffee beans would come from all around the world. Some farms processed their own beans, others
were sold to be processed. Processed coffee was sold to suppliers, who provide many services. These
services include marketing, distribution, milling, expertise, and financing.
what is CAFE practices and what is its purpose? what are the benefits to Starbucks?
CAFÉ practices is a method for Starbucks to use its market power to provide social change and build
strong relationships within its supply chain. These were guidelines were for buyers to support coffee
buyers, farmers, high quality, supporting relationships, and protecting the environment. This
strengthened Starbuck's supply chain, improved its marketing ability, and increased supply chain
visibility.
How does a company join cafe practices? What are the requirements? What are the benefits once they
join?
Suppliers need to be verified and meet minimum Social Responsibility criteria. Scores above 60% were
preferred suppliers. Scores above 80% were Strategic suppliers and got compensated $0.05 per pound
of coffee. Those that reached a 10-point increase above 80% over the course of one year got an
additional $0.05.
What are some of the challenges starbucks faced in implementing cafe practices?
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