Forecasting the Procurement of Foods
General concepts about basic forecasting for the procurement of foods in Child Nutrition Programs are covered during this session. This training does not discuss federal regulations pertaining to the procurement system. Key topic areas:
- Stakeholders’ responsibilities and expectations
- How menus determine goods and services that must be competitively procured
- Inventory management, product movement, and cost management
- Product categories, screening, and specifications
- CN labeling
- Accurate forecasting of products
TARGET AUDIENCE – Directors and Managers
KEY AREA: 2: Operations
Forecasting the Procurement of Foods
| Title | Date added | Date modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
 Forecasting the Procurement of Foods - Instructor's Manual | April 07, 2025 | April 07, 2025 | Download |
| Forecasting the Procurement of Foods - Participant's Workbook | April 07, 2025 | April 07, 2025 | Download |
 Forecasting the Procurement of Foods - Presentation | April 07, 2025 | April 07, 2025 | Download |
| Forecasting the Procurement of Foods -Forecasting - Answer Key Pre- Post-Assessment | April 11, 2018 | August 14, 2018 | Download |
| Forecasting the Procurement of Foods -Forecasting Pre- Post-Assessment | April 07, 2025 | April 07, 2025 | Download |