Supply Chain Analysis.doc Supply Chain Analysis ISCOM/370 Supply Chain Analysis Distribution occurs between every pair of stages in the supply chain. Raw materials and components are moved from suppliers to manufactu
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Supply Chain Analysis.doc Supply Chain Analysis ISCOM/370 Supply Chain Analysis Distribution occurs between every pair of stages in the supply chain. Raw materials and components are moved from suppliers to manufacturers, whereas finished products are moved from the manufacturer to the end consumer. Distribution is a key driver of the overall profitability of a firm because it affects both the supply chain cost and the customer value directly (Chopra 2016). Starbucks is a company that is in constant growth and the supply chain is at a steady incline for improvement. Describe the role of distribution in the supply chain. Distribution refers to the steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to a customer stage in the supply chain (Chopra 2016). Starbucks has a span of 19 countries that must get their coffee to customers therefore the distribution is a big part of the process. Distribution starts with the raw material from the supplier to a manufacturer. The coffee beans should be sent for processing to the plant, then to manufacturing and after that to the packaging plant. Once all of this is done then its ready to be distributed to the different cities in the US as well as around the world. Evaluate factors that have an influence upon the company's distribution channels. When evaluating factors that influence Starbucks distribution channels, response time, product variety and product availability are important. When an order is placed for a well-crafted product they d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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