procurement 3/4/5 Flashcards

1
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what is recognition of need?

A

occurs in several places in foodservice op (production unit, storage area, computerized inventory)
–>inventory stock lvl (min and max)

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2
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what factors need consider when determine quantity to buy?

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expiry dates, amount ppl feeding , canned vs. produce, how often use item (menu structure), amount space in storage, amount leftover and on hand

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3
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what is required on purchase requisition?

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requisition #, delivery date, budget account number, quantity needed, description of item

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4
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purchase requisition sometimes used in food service org, esp if _____

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centralized ingredient area (need this item by this date)

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5
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purchase requisition gen. from _____, not manually usually

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food service software

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6
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purchase req and purchase order the same?

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no–although some of req goes on order

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7
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how negotiate with potential suppliers?

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establish qualifications of suppliers (reliable?), determine fair/reasonable price, set delivery dates, renegotiate as conditions change

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8
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what is receiving?

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activity to ensure products delivered by suppliers are those that were ordered in purchasing (MORE than just acceptance of/signing for delivered stuff)

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9
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elements of receiving?

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competent personnel, facilities and equipment, specs, CCP, sanitation, supervision, scheduled hours, security

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10
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why shouldn’t person purchasing also be person receiving?

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cuz transparency

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11
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receiving doesnt just require physical strength. Also needs:

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literacy, numeracy, and have a department involved, one person oversee

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12
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what does receiving area of commissary food service look like?

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closed bulk transport carts, receiving kitchens have closed dock area

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13
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in commissary, not just receiving ____; could be ____

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raw materials; ready prep

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14
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what is receiving process?

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stock arrive, check make sure complete, check quality (accept or reject), completion of receiving records, removal to storage

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15
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types of inspection against invoice?

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invoice receiving, blind receiving, electronic receiving

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16
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what is invoice receiving?

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quantity is recorded

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17
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what is blind receiving?

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don’t have complete record (no quantity), do physical count as received and input figures–common

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18
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what is electronic receiving?

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use UPC scanner direct to computer, quick, but expensive

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19
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disadvantage blind?

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could be less than what you ordered, loss of inventory

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20
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potential consequences of poorly planned receiving program:

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short weights, substandard quality, double billing/inflated prices, mislabeled merch, inappropriate substitutions, spoiled/damaged, pilferage/theft, inaccurate inventory, unhappy employees, storing in wrong place

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21
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what is pilferage?

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unrecorded inventory (result in loss–unintentional)

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22
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topic areas for policies/procedures for manage receiving area?

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use scale to record wt, number of employees and assignment, clearly labelled areas, policy record when stuff removed from storage

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23
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what is storage?

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holding of products under proper conditions to ensure quality until time of use

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24
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storage facilities should be accesssible to both ___ and ___ to reduce transport time and corresponding labour cost

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receiving; production

25
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why are competent employees essential for storage positions?

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check in products from receiving, provide security for products, establish material-handling procedures

26
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prevent theft and pilferage bY:

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locked doors, authorized access only, situate on same floor as production

27
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ideal storage:

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categorize products into groups, arrange alphabetically/frequency of use, fast moving stuff placed near entrance

28
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dry storage needs:

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floor slip resistant, ceiling painted light colour, smooth surface, # doors limited, time of entry recorded, relative humidity 50-60%, temp never >50, good ventilation, adequate light

29
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dry storage equipment?

A

dollies, storage bins, metal shelving

30
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recommended temp for fresh fruit/veg is ____, meat is ___, frozen is ____

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40-45 F, 32-40 F, 0- -20F

31
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foods that ___ odours should be stored away from those that ____ odours

A

absorb; give off

32
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foods that give off odours?

A

apples, cheese, cabbage, onions, peaches, potatoes

33
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foods that absorb odours?

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apples, butter, cheese, cornmeal, eggs, flour, milk, rice

34
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what is inventory?

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record of material assets owned by org, supported by actual presence of products in storage

35
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for inventory control to be effective, need:

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access to storage restricted, authorized requisitions for removing goods from storage, inventory lvls monitored, maintenance accurate records

36
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record keeping needed for

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issuing products, conducting inventories

37
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what is issuing?

A

process used to supply food to production units after received

38
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what is direct issue?

A

receiving–>production

39
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what is indirect issue?

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receiving–>storeroom–>production

40
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storeroom issues need a _____

A

production (ingredient room) requisition

41
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process of issuing?

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requisition–>inventory control personnel–>ingredient control room employee

42
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objectives of inventory records?

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provide accurate info of food and supplies in stock, determination purchasing needs, provision of data for food cost control, prevent theft/pilfer

43
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2 methods checking inventory?

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perpetual and physical

44
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what is perpetual inventory>?

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purchases and issues continuously recorded for each product in storage, making balance in stock available all times

45
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advantages perpetual

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useful guide for purchasing, provide useful info on fast-moving, slow-moving, unusable items

46
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disadvantages perpetual:

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time and strict supervision required for effectiveness, restrict to dry/frozen storage, may result in discrepancies if issues/purchases not recorded, requires physical inventory anyway

47
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what is phys inventory

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periodic actual counting and recording of products in stock in all storage areas

48
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frequency of phys inventory?

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month end, 2-3 times year, accounting period

49
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how simplify phys inventory?

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multiple ppl, taking by storage areas, recording info on printed form

50
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perks of phys inventory?

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no system malfunctions, inspect for damage, look to see if outdated, organized; calc food costs, check against perpetual records, determine quantities to keep on hand

51
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calc cost of food?

A

beginning inventory + purchases = cost of food available

52
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cost of food available - ending inventory =

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cost of food used

53
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what inventory issues could impact cost of food used?

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overpurchase, food waste, improper storage, change in supplier costs, not taking accurate inventories, theft/pilfer

54
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what is JIT?

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match purchasing with production for immediate use, not necessary to record in inventory; deliver only what needed, low inventory, fresh

55
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inventory valuation methods?

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actual purchase price, weighted average, FIFO, LIFO

56
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what is weighted?

A

average of variations in unit price

57
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what is FIFO?

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cost determine what have on hand, reflect current items, common

58
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what is LIFO?

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assume items purchased meet demands of company, inventory reflect older items, gives you lower valuation