Nonfood Expense Items

Nonfood Expense Items25INTRODUCTIONNonfood expense items are sometimes referred to as operating suppliesSmaller operations view ordering these products as a nuisanceDo not take these purchasing decisions lightlyMANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONSPersonalizationImageAdvertisementsLarge product varietyBid buying opportunitiesQuantity and volume discountsFollow all selection and procurement proceduresPURCHASING NONFOOD ITEMSMajor challenge: identifying proper par stock and finding right supplierMultiunit operations have buying powerDetermine what is neededPrepare specifications for each itemTYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMSCleaning SuppliesAs-used costEffectivenessAdaptabilitySafetyEase of useOdorContainer size TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.)Cleaning ToolsMops, buckets, pot brushes, squeegeesMaintaining tools a challengeContainer sizeMaintenance suppliesLight bulbs, plumbing parts TYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.)Permanent wareWhat do you needAP priceNeed to matchSourceMaterialSizesLength of serviceTYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.)Single-service disposable wareUse restricted in some statesSeveral types availableWaste becomes a problemPreparation and service utensilsInitial investment may be capitalizedReplacement treated as current expenseTYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.)FabricsBuyLease Use disposablesUniformsTYPICAL NONFOOD ITEMS (CONT.)Other paper productsImageSpecial requirementsPersonalizationAP priceMinimum order requirementsMiscellaneous