Building Organizational Capacity

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Speaker Notes Just like a brewing cup of coffee, Starbucks' capacity is a complex blend of different ingredients. Each resource plays a crucial role in their ability to serve customers and maintain a consistent brand experience. By understanding the size and interplay of these ingredients, Starbucks can ensure their operations run smoothly and efficiently, without compromising quality or service.

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Title: Components of Capacity at Starbucks

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• Human Resources:
  • Baristas: Prepare and serve beverages, interact with customers, maintain store cleanliness.
  • Store Managers: Oversee daily operations, manage staff, ensure quality standards are met.
  • Corporate Staff: Develop strategies, manage supply chains, support store operations.
• Physical Resources:
  • Coffee shops: Provide a welcoming space for customers to enjoy their beverages and food.
  • Coffee machines and equipment: Ensure consistent coffee quality and efficient beverage preparation.
  • Inventory: Coffee beans, syrups, pastries, and other food items to meet customer demand.
• Technological Resources:
  • Point-of-sale (POS) systems: Process customer orders, manage inventory, and track sales data.
  • Mobile app: Enables customers to order and pay for beverages, customize drinks, and earn rewards.

Speaker Notes At Starbucks, their workforce is the heart of the operation. Baristas bring the human touch, while store managers and corporate staff provide a strong foundation. Additionally, the physical resources create the welcoming environment, and the technological tools ensure efficient service and customer engagement. All these components work together seamlessly to deliver a consistent and enjoyable experience for every customer.

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Title: Delivering the Starbucks Experience

• Customer Journey: Customers walk into a Starbucks, place their order, receive their beverage, and potentially enjoy it within the store or take it to go.
• Roles in Action:
  • Baristas: Greet customers, take orders, prepare beverages, personalize drinks, ensure cleanliness.
  • Store Managers: Manage staff, ensure smooth operations, maintain quality standards, handle customer concerns.
  • Technology: POS system processes orders and payments, mobile app facilitates ordering and customization.
• Continuous Improvement: Starbucks is constantly seeking ways to improve their capacity through:
  • Training and development programs for baristas and store managers.
  • Investing in new technologies and equipment to streamline processes.
  • Utilizing data analytics to understand customer behavior and optimize inventory management.

Speaker Notes The journey from a customer entering a Starbucks to enjoying their favorite drink involves the collaborative effort of various roles and resources. Baristas play a central role in interacting with customers and preparing beverages. Store managers ensure everything runs smoothly, and technology plays a vital role in facilitating orders and payments. Importantly, Starbucks recognizes the need for continuous improvement, constantly seeking ways to enhance their capacity and deliver an even better customer experience.

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Understanding Capacity at Starbucks

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Title: Understanding Capacity at Starbucks

Speaker Notes Good morning everyone! Today, we'll delve into the concept of capacity at Starbucks, a global leader in coffee and coffeehouse experiences. We'll explore the various components that contribute to their overall capacity and how different roles and departments work together to deliver their products and services efficiently. By understanding these elements, we can gain valuable insights into how Starbucks functions as a system and how they continually strive to optimize their processes.

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Title: What is Capacity?

• Capacity refers to the maximum amount of work an organization can perform within a given timeframe.
• In the context of Starbucks, it encompasses various resources and capabilities, including:
  • Human resources (baristas, store managers, corporate staff)
  • Physical resources (coffee shops, equipment, ingredients)
  • Technological resources (point-of-sale systems, mobile app)
  • Financial resources (budget, inventory)
• Understanding capacity allows Starbucks to plan effectively, allocate resources efficiently, and avoid exceeding their capabilities, ensuring a positive customer experience.