I will pay for the following article Procurement, Preparation and Service. The work is to be 8 pages with three to five sources, with in-text citations and a reference page. It is largely based on services though products and facilities remain an equally significant part of the success of the industry. The procurement of raw materials, especially for food items is a very crucial function of hospitality. Also, the preparation of food is another significant function. Food and beverage often act as the physical evidence for the service perception regarding the hotel or the lodge. Customer services, basic services as well as augmented services act as key deciders of competitive advantage in the hospitality sector.

Procurement is an important subset of hospitality management. The procurement in the hospitality sector is focused on the purchase of goods and services that are required in the different components of the hospitality sector like hotels, resorts and restaurants, etc. The needs of the hospitality industry are very specific and are different from those of the other industries. As such, the procurement processes in hospitality management are also significantly different from those in other disciplines. There are four main aspects included in procurement in hospitality management. These are sourcing, payment terms, contract negotiation and residual value management.

The sourcing of raw materials in the hospitality sector includes the identification and selection of suitable suppliers, issuing the requests for quotations and proposals, inspection of manufacturing plants, etc. Quality is the main issue for consideration in the procurement process of hospitality management. The primary focus of procurement in hospitality management is on quality in case of consumable items and on replacement and longevity in case of fixed assets like equipment, furniture, etc. Purchasing in the hospitality sector involves the procurement of raw materials that the establishment will require for serving the guests.&nbsp.