Continue to Site >>>

purchasing

Operations

Schools spent most money on dairy, milk purchases, says USDA

Apr. 16, 2012

School districts spent the most money on milk and other dairy products in school year 2009-2010, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Operations

The "Pink Slime" Controversy

 By Paul King on Apr. 05, 2012

I recently returned from a cruise to the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Jewel. One of the downsides of the cruise was that the Jewel is a Nickelodeon-themed ship. This, combined with the trip’s proximity to spring break for some school districts, meant there were lots of kids on this ship, and plenty of talk about kids getting “slimed.”

Operations

Solving the Purchasing Puzzle

By Becky Schilling and Lindsey Ramsey on Dec. 20, 2011

Local, organic, natural, gluten free, healthy, authentic—the list of customers’ demands seems endless. However, actually meeting these demands comes with a litany of challenges. FSD spoke to operators about how they handle the challenges invol

Operations

Purchasing Insiders Speak Up

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2007

Four operators share their strategies for sourcing fresh vegetables. Ralph Kinder Director of Franchise Development, Baker Bros. 12 locations, Dallas, Texas-based Sig...

Operations

Facilities Innovate with Purchasing, Plates

Aug. 14, 2003

Long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania and Connecticut are controlling costs in different ways: one by standardizing purchases and another using bright-colored plates to increase patient/resident...

  • Page 10