© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry Purchasing ANDREW HALE FEINSTEIN AND JOHN M. STEFANELLI E i g h t h E d i t i o n
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved CHAPTER Nonfood Expense Items 25
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION Nonfood expense items are sometimes referred to as operating supplies Smaller operations view ordering these products as a nuisance Do not take these purchasing decisions lightly
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Personalization Image Advertisements Large product variety Bid buying opportunities Quantity and volume discounts Follow all selection and procurement procedures
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved PURCHASING NONFOOD ITEMS Major challenge: identifying proper par stock and finding right supplier Multiunit operations have buying power Determine what is needed Prepare specifications for each item
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS Cleaning Supplies As-used cost Effectiveness Adaptability Safety Ease of use Odor Container size
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Cleaning Tools Mops, buckets, pot brushes, squeegees Maintaining tools a challenge Container size Maintenance supplies Light bulbs, plumbing parts
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Permanent ware What do you need AP price Need to match Source Material Sizes Length of service
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Single-service disposable ware Use restricted in some states Several types available Waste becomes a problem Preparation and service utensils Initial investment may be capitalized Replacement treated as current expense
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Fabrics Buy Lease Use disposables Uniforms
© 2011 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Other paper products Image Special requirements Personalization AP price Minimum order requirements Miscellaneous