Procurement & Cost Control

Course Code: HRM $1016$ Spring $2024$ Semester

Case Study Title: Enhancing Sustainability and Quality in Meat and Seafood Procurement

After the groups have been formed, students are to prepare a written response to the case study below.

Case Overview: You are a procurement manager at a leading restaurant chain specializing in seafood and meat$-$based dishes. The company is committed to sustainability, quality, and meeting consumer demands for ethically sourced products. However, recent supplier issues have affected the quality and consistency of meat and seafood supplied to your restaurants. Your task is to analyze the situation and propose effective procurement strategies to address these challenges.

Case Study Objectives:

$$ Identify the current challenges in meat and seafood procurement faced by the restaurant chain.

$$ Evaluate the impact of supplier issues on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

$$ Develop practical strategies to improve procurement processes and ensure consistent quality and sustainability in sourcing meat and seafood.

Case Study Tasks:

Situation Analysis:

$$ Describe the current state of meat and seafood procurement for the restaurant chain.

Challenges Assessment:

$$ Analyze the challenges faced in maintaining quality, sustainability, and meeting consumer demands in the procurement process. Consider factors such as supply chain complexities, sourcing locations, ethical considerations, and environmental impact.

Strategic Recommendations:

$$ Propose strategies to address the identified challenges and improve meat and seafood procurement.

$$ Provide detailed steps for sourcing from reliable and sustainable suppliers.

$$ Recommend measures to ensure consistent quality control and adherence to ethical standards throughout the supply chain.

End result: This case study project will engage students in critical thinking, problem$-$solving, and strategic planning within the context of real$-$world challenges faced in meat and seafood procurement. It encourages the application of knowledge and proposes actionable solutions to address the complexities of procurement in the food industry.

Requirements: