Pangasinan State University
Nutrition & Dietetics Department
Name: Angelica Mae V. Danao
Year & Section: II-BSND
IM 101: FOODSERVICE SYSTEM 1
Activity 4: COMPLETING THE TABLE
1. Answer the following questions below, write your short answer on the box provided.
Question
1. How does the Inventory Control
Coordinator likely interface with the
purchasing department to keep the
receiving operation running smoothly?
2. What type of equipment needs to be
in the receiving area to ensure prompt
transport from the dock to the storage
areas?
3. Currently inventory is done “by hand”
using the physical method. How might
technology be used to increase the
speed and accuracy of inventory?
4. How does a well-planned receiving
program contribute to cost and quality
control?
5. What are some potential
consequences of a poorly planned
and monitored receiving process?
Date: May 23, 2022
Score: ___________
Answer
The Inventory Control Coordinator will check
all the items and provide a list of items that
are in demand and inform the purchasing
department about the required number of
orders. This will keep the receiving operation
running smoothly because good
communication and responsible workers
assigned are present.
When it comes to large deliveries, forklift for
pallet deliveries are needed. On the other
hand, medium-to-small operations may
require a hand truck.
In the presence of technological
advancement, the use of barcode on
inventory would make evaluation easier as it
only needs to be scanned and the data will
be automatically transferred to the system.
This will save time and increase accuracy in
inventory.
A well planned receiving program contribute
to cost and quality control because we are
able to ensure that our products are delivered
safely. With that, we are also able to check if
there are any inadequacy and the goods
provided are in their best conditions away
from food contamination. It will also alleviate
our expenses for the reason that it is easier
to communicate with the supplier whenever a
problem arises.
There are a number of potential
consequences of a poorly planned and
monitored receiving process and this includes
inadequate number of orders, which will
cause shortage. Another would be low class
quality of products and potentially
contaminated food product that may cause

6. What skills and qualities would be
desirable when hiring an employee to
work in receiving?
hazards. Miscalculation of budget would also
arise due to miscommunication. Scams and
fraud may also happen that would potentially
lead to bankruptcy if receiving programs are
poorly planned.
He or she must be competent, well trained
and knowledgeable about the food quality
standards. It is also important that they are
able to differentiate between the products
that needs to be discarded and the ones that
possess a good quality. They must be able to
evaluate and comprehend proper
documentation procedures.