Q.1 WEEK 4: THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS (30 points)
Using the Starbucks website and Robbins et al. (2017), go to the company’s website at www.starbucks.com. (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) locate the “For Business” section, and access the “Suppliers” link. Evaluate how the requirements and standards to become a Starbucks’ supplier.
Using the transformation process (Ferrell et al., Chapter 8), explain how Starbucks serves its customers, from inputs to outputs. Conduct additional research as needed.
Q.2 COURSE PROJECT – OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROCESSES(130 Points)
This week, complete and submit the second Business Report of the Course Project: Operations Management Processes (130 points).
Include the following:
1. Type of Organizational Structure
2. Communication Dynamics
3. Transformation Process
4. Supply Chain Strategies
5. Total Quality Management
6. PERT Chart
Note: For this assignment, you would need to review “Chapter 7: Organization, Teamwork, and Communication” introduced during Week 3.