TY  - BOOK
AU  - Virts,William B.
AU  - Ninemeier,Jack D.
ED  - American Hotel & Lodging Association.
TI  - Purchasing for hospitality operations
SN  - 0866121145
U1  - 647.950687 
PY  - 1996///
CY  - East Lansing, Mich.
PB  - Educational Institute, American Hotel & Lodging Association
KW  - Hospitality industry
KW  - Purchasing
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-274) and index; Congratulations - Preface - Study tips -- Part 1 Purchasing management - 1. Purchasing systems : an overview - 2. Distribution - 3. Supplier selection - 4. Buyer-supplier relations - 5. Quality and quantity concerns - 6. The audit trail - 7. Evaluation of purchasing systems -- Part II The commodities - 8. Meat products : An overview - 9. Meat product : yields and pricing - 10. Fish and shellfish - 11. Poultry and eggs - 12. Dairy products - 13. Fruits and vegetables - 14. Baked goods and miscellaneous food products - 15. Convenience foods - 16. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages - 17. Equipment, supplies and services - Appendix - References and suggested readings - Index - Review quiz answer key
ER  -