Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry - Hardcover

Feinstein, Andrew H.; Stefanelli, John M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471730084 ISBN 13: 9780471730088

Publisher: Wiley, 2007

Synopsis

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:

• In-depth coverage throughout of the latest purchasing technology applications
• The most current standards and trends in all areas of purchasing: food, furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Discussions and interviews with industry executives on how purchasing affects their business
• A new full-color interior design filled with vibrant color photographs
• 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.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrew Hale Feinstein is Professor and Associate Dean at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He also serves as the Senior Advisor to the President of the University.

John M. Stefanelli is a professor in the Food and Beverage Management Department at William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Review:

"...it goes through the topics succinctly and is well written.  The chapters cover numerous subjects..." (Supply Management, Thursday 17th January 2008)

"Someone new to hospitality...would gain a useful insight into procurement principles" (Supply Management, 17th January 2008)

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0471730084
• ISBN 13: 9780471730088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 800