Purchasing Systems Solutions
Updated: November 11, 2004
Managing inventory is a tough task for any hospitality operation. Few companies find it easy to track orders, identify the best price, and arrange timely delivery of orders. Inventory management is an exacting job that requires intuition, specialized knowledge, and a huge ability to coordinate with suppliers and other third parties.
Purchasing systems solutions help make this essential activity less painful, more efficient, and cheaper. The solutions give management a single view of their inventory throughout one or more properties. This consolidated information helps make it easier to compare vendors, manage contract pricing maintenance, and view historical information for the tracking of seasonal and special events. These systems help properties provide guests with the right goods and materials at the right time.
An integrated purchasing system can help your property:
| • | Take full advantage of enterprise buying power to secure better terms and prices from suppliers. |
| • | Improve inventory management and reduce waste by better monitoring supply levels. |
| • | Provide managers and employees with fast access to information to help them better server guests. |
The Following Partners Offer Purchasing System Solutions Built on the Microsoft Platform:
Eatec Corporation
EatecNetX is a leading enterprise software solution for the foodservice and hospitality industries. The solution’s core functionality helps manage purchasing, control inventory, and collect recipes. The systems also helps companies forecast production and sales. EatecNetX has unique features. The integrated solution includes modules to help manage various operations including catering, restaurant, concessions, manufacturing, airline catering, and retail and merchandising.
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