Jerry Baldwin

Company Background In Malaysia, Ipoh White Coffee is a popular coffee beverage, which originate in Ipoh, Perak (OMICS International, 2015). Sin Yoon Loong (2015) is an international white coffee manufacturer company, which based in Ipoh, Perak. The company was started from a small coffee shop, which was established in 1937 by co-founder Wong Poh Chew and Wong Poh Ting. In 2000, the new branch in Ipoh city has been opened and another new branch in Kuala Lumpur has been opened in the year of 2003…

Competitor analysis Even unspoken there is no doubt about it that despite the recession coffee shops have flourished while others industries have struggled. Starbucks Corporation has certainly been the most profitable coffee chain in the past few decades while making use of their aggressive expansion strategies to banish most of its competition. They have focused on creating a dense network of stores all around the UK, while also opening up new locations all around the world. Starbucks has…

Introduction Bewley’s is Ireland’s leading Irish, family-owned tea and company founded in 1840. Its primary business operations are the production of tea, coffee and the operations of cafés. Bewley's has operations in Ireland, the UK and the United States. Bewley’s has a long established commitment to ethical sourcing, being the first company to import Fairtrade coffee into Ireland in 1996, the first to import Cup of Excellence coffees into Ireland and the first certified carbon neutral coffee…

Starbucks started as a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices with only one store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1971. Nowadays, Starbucks, named after the first mate in Moby Dick book, has more than 24,000 retail stores in 70 countries. To get a better comprehension of what is value chain about, let us define what is value chain before I will discuss how Starbucks is managing its value chain to gain competitive advantage. According to Jones and George, “value…

1. After taking my Myers Briggs quiz I am 63% introverted. I work at Starbucks in Laguna Niguel, CA. Starbucks magic happens behind the bar which has about 6 to 7 people during the morning rush and 3 to 4 people in the afternoon until closing time. I do not have an office but I do have a desk in the back. I share my desk with my shift leads as well as with my baristas if they need a place to eat or rest. My backroom is a long narrow hallway and it can feel claustrophobic at times. My desk has a…

Introduction Starbucks Coffee Company (2015) reveals that Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971, initially started as a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee and the company is very famous due to its fresh roasted coffee beans and its atmosphere. But it is an old story, now Starbucks have more than 20000 retail stores within more than 65 countries with millions of customers daily. Now Starbucks added coffee, Tazo tea, juices and sodas in its product list.…

I am a positive and energetic student who desires to the opportunity to bring my established experience in customer service to Salt & Straw Larchmont! I have been fortunate enough to visit Portland on numerous occasions, and the food culture that surrounds the city with is incredible to witness, and Salt & Straw has translated that same culture to Los Angeles. The ‘farm-to-cone’ ideology that Salt & Straw has is the same ideology I have with the food I purchase and consume. Through my…

It’s an unusually cloudy day in LA when I met up with Mitch. His outfit of a Vetements Oversized Bomber Jacket layered over a Saint Laurent Turtleneck matched with Balenciaga Leather Platform Boots, was an outfit that screamed confidence. Paired with a confident walk and intimidating gaze, you would think he had a career based in the fashion industry. It’s a look that borders on intimidating, and slightly aggressive, especially for the general laid back style of LA, where he lives when he isn’t…

Introduction Starbucks is one of the largest companies around the world. Not only is it recognized domestically it is an International sensation. The company was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington and became the number one specialty coffee and retailer domestically and globally. They have over 20,000 stores in over 62 countries that produce premier roasted coffee. Another way they reach out their brand is selling to other stores such as: grocery stores and other food service places…

Starbucks and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company are both leaders in their respective fields. Starbucks is the market leader for specialty coffee shops and TSMC is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry. Both companies are strong today and are projected to have steady growth for the foreseeable future. This makes them healthy medium to long-term investments. These two companies operate in completely different markets and therefore the actions of either company do not affect…