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<strong>Food</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Institutions</strong><br />

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Figure 17.2. Procurement Process<br />

1. Complete needs assessment<br />

• Evaluate menu<br />

• Standardize recipe<br />

• Gather input from product evaluation team<br />

• Gather input from management staff<br />

• Forecast production demand<br />

2. Select purchasing method(s)<br />

• Consider size and philosophy of operation<br />

• Determine purchase volume<br />

• Determine frequency of delivery<br />

• Consider distributor location<br />

• Evaluate department storage facilities<br />

• Determine available personnel<br />

3. Develop approved vendor or distributor list<br />

• Decide whether to use a prime vendor<br />

4. Establish and maintain inventory system<br />

• Just-in-time purchasing<br />

• Perpetual inventory<br />

• Physical inventory<br />

• Consider value of inventory<br />

• Determine frequency of delivery<br />

5. Determine order quantity<br />

• Forecast menu portions<br />

• Determine standard portions<br />

• Determine serving supplies<br />

• Assess food on hand<br />

6. Obtain bid or price quotes<br />

• Develop specifications <strong>for</strong> each item<br />

• Obtain best prices and terms<br />

7. Place order<br />

• Specify price<br />

• Specify quantity<br />

• Specify payment method<br />

• Distribute copies of order<br />

8. Receive order<br />

• Request minimum number of shipments<br />

9. Store order<br />

• Consider type of food<br />

10. Issue items

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