procurement 3/4/5 Flashcards
what is recognition of need?
occurs in several places in foodservice op (production unit, storage area, computerized inventory)
–>inventory stock lvl (min and max)
what factors need consider when determine quantity to buy?
expiry dates, amount ppl feeding , canned vs. produce, how often use item (menu structure), amount space in storage, amount leftover and on hand
what is required on purchase requisition?
requisition #, delivery date, budget account number, quantity needed, description of item
purchase requisition sometimes used in food service org, esp if _____
centralized ingredient area (need this item by this date)
purchase requisition gen. from _____, not manually usually
food service software
purchase req and purchase order the same?
no–although some of req goes on order
how negotiate with potential suppliers?
establish qualifications of suppliers (reliable?), determine fair/reasonable price, set delivery dates, renegotiate as conditions change
what is receiving?
activity to ensure products delivered by suppliers are those that were ordered in purchasing (MORE than just acceptance of/signing for delivered stuff)
elements of receiving?
competent personnel, facilities and equipment, specs, CCP, sanitation, supervision, scheduled hours, security
why shouldn’t person purchasing also be person receiving?
cuz transparency
receiving doesnt just require physical strength. Also needs:
literacy, numeracy, and have a department involved, one person oversee
what does receiving area of commissary food service look like?
closed bulk transport carts, receiving kitchens have closed dock area
in commissary, not just receiving ____; could be ____
raw materials; ready prep
what is receiving process?
stock arrive, check make sure complete, check quality (accept or reject), completion of receiving records, removal to storage
types of inspection against invoice?
invoice receiving, blind receiving, electronic receiving
what is invoice receiving?
quantity is recorded
what is blind receiving?
don’t have complete record (no quantity), do physical count as received and input figures–common
what is electronic receiving?
use UPC scanner direct to computer, quick, but expensive
disadvantage blind?
could be less than what you ordered, loss of inventory
potential consequences of poorly planned receiving program:
short weights, substandard quality, double billing/inflated prices, mislabeled merch, inappropriate substitutions, spoiled/damaged, pilferage/theft, inaccurate inventory, unhappy employees, storing in wrong place
what is pilferage?
unrecorded inventory (result in loss–unintentional)
topic areas for policies/procedures for manage receiving area?
use scale to record wt, number of employees and assignment, clearly labelled areas, policy record when stuff removed from storage
what is storage?
holding of products under proper conditions to ensure quality until time of use