Starbucks relies on a complex global supply chain to source, process, distribute, and sell coffee and other products. They control coffee purchasing, roasting, and packaging. Supply can be affected by factors like weather, costs, and politics in producing countries. Starbucks has over $1 billion in future coffee commitments. An interruption anywhere in the supply chain could negatively impact business and profitability. Recommendations include opening a new warehouse in Texas to reduce costs and better serve growth in Mexico, or alternatively a location in California for even greater efficiency.