Essays on Cachon

Starbucks is one of the most successful corporations in the world. Today, the company has spread to all corners of the globe, and has become one of the most recognizable brand images in the modern consciousness. The brand has grown exponentially since its inception, and this worldwide popularity has led to an increasing complexity in the structure of the supply chain (Cachon & Lariviere, 2001). Most companies have a vested interest in simplifying their supply chain to minimize problems associated with supply chains on a local, national, and global level (Cachon & Lariviere, 2001). The distribution system associated with the Starbucks ...

According to Weele (2009, p4), effective strategic purchasing is growing rapidly throughout because the organizations have realized it a potent avenue to achieve the company performance in short and long term. These includes attaining their strategic goals, improving the consumer satisfaction, improve the efficiency of the services rendered and many others. Hartmann & Blome (2010, p45) argues that the reason for such is because the quality of goods or raw materials in the organization enhances the organization’s performance. The cost of goods and service procured is also important in determining performance. Various theories are explaining the importance of the ...

Vehicles and Auto Parts Exportation to Canada

Vehicles and Auto Parts Exportation to Canada

Introduction

The products to be exported are vehicles and auto parts. They are being exported to Canada. A large percentage of imports in Canada come from the automotive imports originating from the United States. Canada spends an estimated 19 billion dollars on importing automotive from the United States (Transport Canada, 2016). Also, three quarters of the cars being used in Canada are imported from the United States. It means that Canada has a large market for the automotives. A larger percentage of the companies in the automotive industry comprise of assembling firms. The ...