As the world's largest chain of coffee houses, Starbucks sources most of its raw materials such as coffee beans and vegetables from suppliers owned by it. It also holds equal or majority stakes in most of the foreign direct investment it carries out in other countries to set up franchisee coffee shops. Based on this information, Starbucks can be said to be:

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Starbucks' ownership and supply chain model suggest that it is vertically integrated, meaning that it controls multiple stages of the production and distribution process, including raw material sourcing, manufacturing, and retailing. This allows Starbucks to have greater control over quality and costs, as well as a more consistent customer experience.

As the World's Largest Chain of Coffee Houses, Starbucks Sources