CCA Procurement & Purchasing Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'group purchasing' (GPO) in foodservice?
Answer: Joining a collective to leverage combined buying power for better pricing
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) pools the buying power of multiple operations to negotiate lower prices from vendors.
A CCA receives an invoice that doesn't match the purchase order. The correct action is to:
Answer: Issue a credit memo and contact the vendor to resolve the discrepancy
When an invoice doesn't match the purchase order, a credit memo is issued and the vendor is contacted to correct the discrepancy before payment.
Yield percentage is important in purchasing because it helps calculate:
Answer: The actual usable amount of a product after trimming and preparation
Yield percentage indicates the usable portion of a product after trimming, peeling, or cooking, which affects the true cost per usable pound.
Which document authorizes a purchase before any goods are ordered?
Answer: Purchase order
A purchase order is a formal document issued before goods are ordered that authorizes a specific vendor to deliver specified items at agreed prices.
Just-in-time (JIT) purchasing reduces:
Answer: Inventory carrying costs and waste by receiving goods close to when they are needed
JIT purchasing minimizes inventory on hand by receiving goods just before they are needed, reducing storage costs and spoilage risk.
When evaluating vendors, a CCA should consider all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: The vendor's marketing logo design
A vendor's marketing logo design is irrelevant to procurement decisions; quality, reliability, and pricing are the key evaluation factors.