The updated edition of the classic text on selection and procurement For more than a decade, Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry has set the standard for how the principles and practice of purchasing have been taught at universities, colleges, and culinary schools. Now, in its Fifth Edition, this cornerstone volume has been revised to address the latest technological tools used in the industry today. The new lead author of this latest edition has maintained the exceptional coverage that has made this book an industry standard, giving in-depth attention to ordering procedures, distribution systems, supplier channels, price and payment, storage and security, and specifications for food and nonfood items such as furniture, fixtures, and equipment. In addition, every chapter has been supplemented with technology applications to help readers become savvy with industry programs. This book also features a companion Web site that connects readers to professional purchasing sites in order to develop real-world skills. Chapters on produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, fish, meat, beverages, and other products have been updated to include current trends. Purchasing is important reading for students in hospitality, restaurant management, or culinary arts programs and is an easy-to-use guide for professionals working in foodservice or lodging operations who conduct training courses on purchasing goods and hospitality services.

Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry, 5th Edition

Business & Money

Stefanelli, John M.

Feinstein, Andrew Hale

Industries

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Fully updated to keep pace with a rapidly changing technological environment 
The swift-moving technology revolution continues to transform the practices and procedures involved in purchasing for the hospitality industry, even as essential principles remain unchanged. Now, the cornerstone volume that set the standard for how hospitality purchasing is taught at universities, colleges, and culinary schools addresses the latest technological tools used in the industry today. As always, Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry, Sixth Edition retains the exceptional coverage that has made it the classic in its field, with in-depth attention to ordering procedures, distribution systems, supplier channels, price and payment, storage and security, and specifications for food, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Chapters on produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, fish, meat, beverages, and other products are fully updated with the latest standards and trends. Purchasing is important reading for students in hospitality, restaurant management, and culinary arts programs. This easy-to-use guide is also an excellent resource for professionals in food service and lodging operations who conduct training courses on purchasing goods and hospitality services.

Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry

Essential information from a manager's perspective-revised for today's industry Within any hospitality business, the purchasing function underlies every aspect of the operation. Even if they are not purchasing agents, hospitality managers must have a firm grasp of purchasing principles in order to run a successful operation. Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry, Seventh Edition offers a revised and updated edition of the foundational resource for this crucial area. 
The Seventh Edition of this classic book features: <ul>
<li>In-depth coverage throughout of the latest purchasing technology applications</li> <li>The most current standards and trends in all areas of purchasing: food, furniture, fixtures, and equipment</li> <li>Discussions and interviews with industry executives on how purchasing affects their business</li> <li>A new full-color interior design filled with vibrant color photographs</li> <li>Questions, problems, experiential exercises, glossary, Web site links, and other practical features</li> </ul>
The Seventh Edition covers not only the latest purchasing techniques and practices, but also provides comprehensive coverage of the timeless principles of this essential topic. From the first steps of selection, to receiving, storing, and managing goods and services, Purchasing, Seventh Edition is essential reading for anyone starting or developing a career in hospitality management.

Economics

Purchasing

Hoboken, NY : Wiley

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