Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Mission Statement


According to Starbucks:
"Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.
Here are the principles of how we live that every day:

Our Coffee

It has always been, and will always be, about quality. We’re passionate about ethically sourcing the finest coffee beans, roasting them with great care, and improving the lives of people who grow them. We care deeply about all of this; our work is never done.

Our Partners

We’re called partners, because it’s not just a job, it’s our passion. Together, we embrace diversity to create a place where each of us can be ourselves. We always treat each other with respect and dignity. And we hold each other to that standard.

Our Customers

When we are fully engaged, we connect with, laugh with, and uplift the lives of our customers – even if just for a few moments. Sure, it starts with the promise of a perfectly made beverage, but our work goes far beyond that. It’s really about human connection.

Our Stores

When our customers feel this sense of belonging, our stores become a haven, a break from the worries outside, a place where you can meet with friends. It’s about enjoyment at the speed of life – sometimes slow and savored, sometimes faster. Always full of humanity.

Our Neighborhood

Every store is part of a community, and we take our responsibility to be good neighbors seriously. We want to be invited in wherever we do business. We can be a force for positive action – bringing together our partners, customers, and the community to contribute every day. Now we see that our responsibility – and our potential for good – is even larger. The world is looking to Starbucks to set the new standard, yet again. We will lead.

Our Shareholders

We know that as we deliver in each of these areas, we enjoy the kind of success that rewards our shareholders. We are fully accountable to get each of these elements right so that Starbucks – and everyone it touches – can endure and thrive."

Ch.1 Brief history

Starbucks Cooperation is an international retail establishment that specializes in coffee products with the headquarter in Seattle, US. Starbucks buys high quality coffee beans, processes them and sells them to the licensed coffee houses and stores.

Starbucks was founded by three college friends. Gerald Baldwin, Gordon Bowker and Zev Siegl opened the first store called "Starbucks Coffee, Tea and Spice" in 1971 in Seattle,US. The concept of the name originated from the novel "Moby Dick". In the next ten years, three more stores were opened during that time period.

Business man Howard Schultz joined the company in 1982 as manager of Retail Operation and Marketing. When he stepped into Starbucks, which was one of the first one in Seattle in 1981, he was immediately hooked after his first cup of coffee. In 1983 Mr. Schultz traveled to Italy, the country of the traditional coffee houses. He was inspired by the warm, inviting atmosphere of "togetherness" that is a staple in those type of coffee houses. Starbucks was created to bring these senses to the United States.
           
                   "From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection.

Our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time."(www.starbucks.com)
The unique coffee brand Starbucks is not only famous for their own produced coffee brand, but also for a variety of espresso based drinks -the most famous one is the legendary "Frappuccino"-, alternative hot and cold drinks, which do not include coffee such as different flavored tea's or milk shakes, cakes and cookies, break fast, Cd's, cups, thermos, etc. pp.

2011, Starbucks is the major sales Representative in the specialized coffee industry. It opened over 15,000 coffee house worldwide.