HADM 6350

HADM 6350

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

This course deals with contemporary management issues related to procurement activities within the hospitality industry. Focus is on both the food distribution industry and the hospitality industry so that students understand the role the distributor plays in the movement of food and supplies from the producer to the hospitality operator and how the creation of distribution partnerships serves to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Topics include distribution channels and intermediaries in the supply chain, food distributor financial statement analysis, evaluation and selection of suppliers, development of buying strategies, influence of economic and environmental factors on supply, purchase timing and inventory management, the emerging role of the Internet, and e-procurement service providers.

When Offered Spring.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both HADM 6350 and HADM 4385 or HADM 6385. 

Comments Undergraduate students should enroll in HADM 4350. 

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HADM 4350

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17021 HADM 6350   LEC 001

    • MW Statler Hall 391
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Gaulke, C

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person