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Starbucks Data Driven Approach
Starbucks Data Driven Approach
• Inventory Management: Starbucks has a robust supply chain strategy that quickly
reacts to changing market conditions of customer demands. They use automation
technology to streamline various operations, allowing them to efficiently deal with
their inventory.
Real-Time
Demand and
Supply Shaping
Preventing
Benefits of • Preventing Overstock: Optimization helps Starbucks prevent overstock
situations, which can tie up capital and lead to waste due to product
Optimization obsolescence.
Improving
in Starbucks’ • Improving Quality Control: By maintaining optimal inventory levels,
Starbucks can better manage quality control processes.
Inventory Reducing
Planning • Reducing Lead Times: Optimization can help Starbucks reduce lead times by
ensuring that the right amount of inventory is available when needed.
Enhancing
• Enhancing Customer Service: By ensuring that products are available when
customers want them, optimization can enhance customer service.