Author Question: How might technology help in managing purchasing activities to minimize required storage space ... (Read 93 times)

NClaborn · **on:** Aug 10, 2018

How might technology help in managing purchasing activities to minimize required storage space without an increased risk of running out of stock?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Should restaurant planners consider the menu and the standardized recipes required to produce menu items when food storage, preparation, and production areas are planned? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

C.mcnichol98 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Purchasing software interfaced with recipe management software can help to determine specific order points that incorporate safety levels (minimum quantities that must always be available). This interface also can provide managers with information about normal lead times (quantities used) between order placement and receipt. Taken together, the information can help to minimize storage space.

Answer to Question 2

They should consider the menu and standard recipe when planning storage, preparation, and production areas. Note: while students may believe this to be obvious, the point is that a menu will likely change and, therefore, flexibility is required in planning restaurant spaces.