Purchasing

Andrew Hale Feinstein

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Purchasing

by Andrew Hale Feinstein, Andrew H. Feinstein, John M. Stefanelli

2021

Wiley & Sons, Limited, John

640

9781119148517

Description

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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How many pages are in Purchasing?

This edition of Purchasing has approximately 640 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Purchasing?

For most readers, Purchasing typically takes between 13h 20m and 8h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 160,000 words and common reading speeds.

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The estimated word count for Purchasing is approximately 160,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Purchasing?

Purchasing was written by Andrew Hale Feinstein, Andrew H. Feinstein, John M. Stefanelli.

When was Purchasing published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.