Lec 12-15 Flashcards
Who sets specification?
Person responsible for purchasing
2 ways to purchase goods:
Informal buying and formal buying
Disadvantages of informal buying?
Some items may not be available regularly. Special transport and delivery methods. Menu planning is difficult bc of unpredictability and delay of food. Not for large food operations
Formal buying is also called
Bid buying or competitive buying
Among the 2 types of buying, which is preferred for daily or weekly purchasing?
Formal. An implied contract is signed for daily or weekly basis purchasing.
Main advantage of formal:
They learn the ordering specification of an establishment. Speeds up ordering process.
Formal buying is only applicable to what kind of operations and products purchased?
Large operations and large quantities of products purchased.
What is a specification and is it written or oral?
A written statement that states what is desired in a purchased item.
What is listed in a standard purchase specification?
- The name of the item
- The quantity needed
- Grade or brand desired
- With quality size weight and other factors
Factors necessary in writing specification
Clear, concise, complete, simple, based on test and objective measurements, comply with standards set by local regulatory agencies.
How is the desired item, quality and quantity ordered?
Desired item: ordered based on menu planning.
Quality: based on specifications
Quantity: based on number of portions and forecasting
Use of order book?
Check the goods received with order book. Quantity and item ordered mentioned.
What does order form have?
- Item needed
- Brief description
- Amnt available in store room
- Amnt needed
- Delivery days
What shld NOT be in an order form?
Specification
During receiving, what are the 3 things to be chked
The quantity, quality and price
Who shkd receive goods?
Authorized staff from the PURCHASING dept.
When and how shkd receiving take place?
It shkd be done in mornings and slowly.
Who keeps the receiving record and what does it contain
The store room keeper keeps the receiving record. Contains name of vendor, invoice date and number, description, quantity and cost.
Tools needed at the receiving deck:
Accurate scales, tools to open crates and boxes, thermometers, marking pen for label, calculators and cart for transportation
The receiving personnel plays a significant role in:
the operations cost and quality assurance program
Objective of storage:
Maintain adequate stocks and minimize losses thru theft and spoilage
Where shkd the main and secondary storage area be located
Main shld be located near the receiving dept and secondary near the preparation area