Recession forces Starbucks to think lean

Courtesy MSN Money Latest Articles  Wed, 08/05/2009 - 22:01

The retailer thinks Japanese production techniques can help it become more efficient and profitable. But some baristas fear being turned into coffee-brewing automatons.


 

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