CCA CCA Procurement & Purchasing 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'group purchasing' (GPO) in foodservice?

Accepted Answer

Joining a collective to leverage combined buying power for better pricing

Answer

A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) pools the buying power of multiple operations to negotiate lower prices from vendors.

Question 2

A CCA receives an invoice that doesn't match the purchase order. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Issue a credit memo and contact the vendor to resolve the discrepancy

Answer

When an invoice doesn't match the purchase order, a credit memo is issued and the vendor is contacted to correct the discrepancy before payment.

Question 3

Yield percentage is important in purchasing because it helps calculate:

Accepted Answer

The actual usable amount of a product after trimming and preparation

Answer

Yield percentage indicates the usable portion of a product after trimming, peeling, or cooking, which affects the true cost per usable pound.

Question 4

Which document authorizes a purchase before any goods are ordered?

Accepted Answer

Purchase order

Answer

A purchase order is a formal document issued before goods are ordered that authorizes a specific vendor to deliver specified items at agreed prices.

Question 5

Just-in-time (JIT) purchasing reduces:

Accepted Answer

Inventory carrying costs and waste by receiving goods close to when they are needed

Answer

JIT purchasing minimizes inventory on hand by receiving goods just before they are needed, reducing storage costs and spoilage risk.

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