Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry [Hardcover]

Andrew H. Feinstein (Author), John M. Stefanelli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0471730084 | ISBN-13: 978-0471730088 | Edition: 7

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.

Editorial Reviews

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)

From the Back Cover

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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 7 edition (October 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471730084
• ISBN-13: 978-0471730088
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!!, December 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry, 5th Edition (Hardcover)

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive Understanding to Purchasing in the Hospitali, January 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry (Wiley Service Management Series) (Hardcover)

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.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book!!!, December 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Purchasing: Selection and Procurement for the Hospitality Industry, 5th Edition (Hardcover)

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.