Forecasting and procurement planning
How forecasting and procurement planning help roasters and importers manage inventory, cash flow, and long-term supplier relationships in a volatile coffee market.
Example workflow
Cross-functional feedback loops
How to design cross-functional feedback loops that connect producers, roasters, baristas, and customers in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.
Documentation and traceability
How to build robust documentation and traceability systems in coffee operations to ensure quality, compliance, and transparency.
Spec changes and communication
How to manage specification (spec) changes in coffee programs and communicate them clearly to suppliers, staff, and customers.
Flow-regulated extractions
How flow-regulated espresso extractions differ from pressure-based methods, and how they influence consistency, puck integrity, and flavor.
Chirps vs true zero
The difference between audible burr chirps and the true zero point of a grinder, and how to interpret each when calibrating.