Chapter 25 - Nonfood expense items. After completing this chapter, students will be able to: 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. | Nonfood Expense Items 25 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 Large product variety Bid buying opportunities Quantity and volume discounts Follow all selection and procurement procedures 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 TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS Cleaning Supplies As-used cost Effectiveness Adaptability Safety Ease of use Odor Container size TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Cleaning Tools Mops, buckets, pot brushes, squeegees Maintaining tools a challenge Container size Maintenance supplies Light bulbs, plumbing parts TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Permanent ware What do you need AP price Need . | Nonfood Expense Items 25 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 Large product variety Bid buying opportunities Quantity and volume discounts Follow all selection and procurement procedures 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 TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS Cleaning Supplies As-used cost Effectiveness Adaptability Safety Ease of use Odor Container size TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Cleaning Tools Mops, buckets, pot brushes, squeegees Maintaining tools a challenge Container size Maintenance supplies Light bulbs, plumbing parts TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Permanent ware What do you need AP price Need to match Source Material Sizes Length of service 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 TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Fabrics Buy Lease Use disposables Uniforms TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.) Other paper products Image Special requirements Personalization AP price Minimum order requirements Miscellaneous
