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CUA 262 Purchasing in the Foodservice Industry

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6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
  By the end of the course, students will
  (A) to discuss the major differences among purchasing, selection, and procurement
  (B) to identify the major sources of products and services
  (C) to describe the Distribution Channel
  (D) to identify the kinds of values that can be added to products and services as they journey through the Distribution Channel
  (E) to determine optimal value and supplier services that accompany the products and services purchased by hospitality operators
  (F) to describe the "forces" that effect the Distribution Channel
  (G) to discuss the major purchasing objectives
  (H) to critique the major problems that buyers encounter when performing these major activities in an attempt to obtain these major objectives
  (I) to control the purchasing function
  (J) to discuss buyer relationships with superiors and colleagues
  (K) to discuss purchasing specifications
  (L) to discuss how suppliers determine their purchase prices
  (M) to discuss the mechanics of bill paying
  (N) to evaluate suppliers and salespersons
  (O) to discuss security problems associated with the purchasing function
  (P) to discuss selection, purchasing, receiving, and storage for:
    1. fresh produce
    2. convenience foods; processed foods and other grocery items
    3. eggs and dairy products
    4. meat, fish and poultry
    5. beverages
    6. non food items
    7. services
    8. furniture, fixtures, and equipment