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Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry | 
 enlarge | Authors: Andrew H. Feinstein, John M. Stefanelli
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 268171
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 7
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 800
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.5
ISBN: 0471730084
Dewey Decimal Number: 647.950687
EAN: 9780471730088
ASIN: 0471730084
Publication Date: October 5, 2007
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Product Description
Essential information from a manager's perspective-revised for today's industry
Within any hospitality business, the purchasing function underlies every aspect of the operation. Even if they are not purchasing agents, hospitality managers must have a firm grasp of purchasing principles in order to run a successful operation. Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry, Seventh Edition offers a revised and updated edition of the foundational resource for this crucial area.
The Seventh Edition of this classic book features:
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In-depth coverage throughout of the latest purchasing technology applications
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The most current standards and trends in all areas of purchasing: food, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
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Discussions and interviews with industry executives on how purchasing affects their business
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A new full-color interior design filled with vibrant color photographs
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Questions, problems, experiential exercises, glossary, Web site links, and other practical features
The Seventh Edition covers not only the latest purchasing techniques and practices, but also provides comprehensive coverage of the timeless principles of this essential topic. From the first steps of selection, to receiving, storing, and managing goods and services, Purchasing, Seventh Edition is essential reading for anyone starting or developing a career in hospitality management.
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 Good information, bad organization February 25, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had to use this book as a text for a purchasing course I took and was frustrated to no end by its lack of organization. The different sections often repeat and even contradict themselves, although this improves substantially when you get to the chapters in the second half of the book on specific categories of items to be purchased. Each chapter is followed by a list of 30-40 "important words and concepts," most of which aren't defined or explained in the chapter but just mentioned in passing. Some of them aren't even mentioned in the chapter, and many of them appear on two or three different lists. The index is so limited as to be next to useless, and there is no glossary. I found myself continuously referring to other books and internet resources to get the information I needed, not because it wasn't in the book, but because I couldn't *find* it.That said, the content of the book is thorough and well thought-out. Though I wouldn't recommend it as a textbook or desk reference, reading through it would give a novice buyer a good grounding in the principles of purchasing.
 Awesome Book!! December 12, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This text is very easy to use. It covers just about every aspect of purchasing in the hospitality industry, and makes it simple to find what you're looking for. The information is very straight-forward, and it's written in plain english for anyone to understand.
Good book!!! December 8, 2001
This book is very informative and well-organized. It's very easy to find what you're looking for...and it's got it all when it comes to information that pertains to purchasing for the industry. Very up-to-date...I especially liked the "Technology Applications for Purchasing" chapter.
A Comprehensive Understanding to Purchasing in the Hospitali January 8, 2001
This textbook succinctly outlines and dicusses purchasing processes in the hospitality industry. It is therefore essential for any nonpurchasing agent who wants a comprehensive view of the purchasing function and activities to understand the management of a successful operation. The book has a lot of useful hands-on information and would be valuable to any person who will be assuming any purchasing related activities in the hospitality industry. As one who has studied hospitality management and worked in the industry, the detailed explanations are very precise and correct and very instructive. The book is recommended for nonpurchasing agents, but I recommend it for anyone who wants to understand one of managements' biggest headaches: purchasing.
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