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Nonfood Expense Items

25. Nonfood Expense Items. 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. Management Considerations. Personalization Image Advertisements

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Nonfood Expense Items

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  1. 25 Nonfood Expense Items

  2. 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

  3. Management Considerations • Personalization • Image • Advertisements • Large product variety • Bid buying opportunities • Quantity and volume discounts • Follow all selection and procurement procedures

  4. 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

  5. Typical Nonfood Items • Cleaning Supplies • As-used cost • Effectiveness • Adaptability • Safety • Ease of use • Odor • Container size

  6. Typical Nonfood Items (cont.) • Cleaning Tools • Mops, buckets, pot brushes, squeegees • Maintaining tools a challenge • Container size • Maintenance supplies • Light bulbs, plumbing parts

  7. Typical Nonfood Items (cont.) • Permanent ware • What do you need • AP price • Need to match • Source • Material • Sizes • Length of service

  8. 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

  9. Typical Nonfood Items (cont.) • Fabrics • Buy • Lease • Use disposables • Uniforms

  10. Typical Nonfood Items (cont.) • Other paper products • Image • Special requirements • Personalization • AP price • Minimum order requirements • Miscellaneous

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