A Course for School Nutrition Directors 1

Lesson 1 The School Nutrition Supply Chain Describe differences in inventory management when using a “supply chain view” compared to a “school nutrition department” view. 2

Lesson 2 Product Traceability Identify information needed for product traceability and state when this information should be recorded. 3

Lesson 3 Inventory Management Best Practices Describe how each function (e.g., menu planning, procurement) in the school nutrition department impacts inventory management. 4

Lesson 4 Responding to Food Emergencies Describe how inventory management and food tracking best practices impact food-related emergencies. 5

Lesson 1 – Basis of Inventory Control & Supply Chains Definition: A supply chain includes all entities involved from the origin of a product through to its disposal or consumption. 6

Lesson 2 - Traceability Activity 5: What’s On Your Case? 7

Information to Capture From Case Product description Product identifier (GTIN) or product code Manufacturer, packer, grower, or brand owner Batch or lot number Previous location or vendor Date of receipt 8

Produce Celery Sleeved 30ct Product of USA Western Growers Sacramento, CA 9

Produce Pacific Farms Salinas, CA Product of US Red Peppers 15 lb CAS BLK 10

Produce - USDA Food Donated Commodity Ingredients: Fresh apples, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), and calcium Zero trans fat Lot # ct/2.0 oz bags Net Weight 2.5 lbs Pack Date: 02/27/10 Use by: 03/20/10 11

Produce Potato, Red “B” Wedge ¾” 10 LBS Lot 36L80B :27:27 12

Fresh Prepared Food LB Use by Oct BS Southern Style Mustard Potato Salad 13

Fresh Juice J & N Products, Inc Harkin Road Tampa, FL % TROP FB (CALC) B 14

Deli – Side 1 Charles Bologna 685 Charles Quality Foods Chicago, IL School’s Best Distributor Item Case 2 – 6# Edison School

Deli – Side 2 Use/Freeze By Aug H 16

Frozen Beef Patty Mix – USDA Food Manufactured by GEM Meats Portland, IN Net Weight 30 LBS “Contains commodities donated by the United States Department of Agriculture – This product shall be sold only to recipient agencies.” U.S. Inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture EST

Frozen Dutch Girl Apple Strudel GM FEB 2010 UT 15:31 Best By 14 Aug

Frozen – Side 1 LL#0560PBF0417 Chick Delish Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Portions, 8 piece cut Net Weight 25 LBS 19

Bar Codes LL#0560PBF

Frozen – Side 2 Case Comm 25# Chicken PC Midwest Distributors Chick Delish Serial Pallet # PBF Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Portions 8 Piece Cut 21

Dry Goods 34A2A BB Lbs Net Wt Bulk 13: Chocolate Delight Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 22

Paper & Supplies Plastic Portion Cup 3.25 oz (96 ML) BV 4 02/15/10 10:49 YS – 300 – DFS Product of USA CT Reorder Number

Produce Celery Sleeved 30ct Product of USA Western Growers Sacramento, CA GTIN LOTLOT 24

Produce Pacific Farms Salinas, CA Product of US Red Peppers 15 lb CAS BLK GTINLOT 25

Produce - USDA Food Donated Commodity Ingredients: Fresh apples, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), and calcium Zero trans fat Lot # ct/2.0 oz bags Net Weight 2.5 lbs Pack Date: 02/27/10 Use by: 03/20/10 LOT 26

Produce Potato, Red “B” Wedge ¾” 10 LBS Lot 36L80B :27:27 LOT 27

Fresh Prepared Food LB Use by Oct BS Southern Style Mustard Potato Salad LOT GTIN 28

Fresh Juice J & N Products, Inc Harkin Road Tampa, FL % TROP FB (CALC) B GTIN 29

Deli – Side 1 Charles Bologna 685 Charles Quality Foods Chicago, IL School’s Best Distributor Item Case 2 – 6# Edison School 7536 Vendor GTIN 30

Deli – Side 2 Use/Freeze By Aug H Lot 31

Frozen Beef Patty Mix – USDA Food Manufactured by GEM Meats Portland, IN Net Weight 30 LBS “Contains commodities donated by the United States Department of Agriculture – This product shall be sold only to recipient agencies.” U.S. Inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture EST GTIN Lot 32

Frozen Dutch Girl Apple Strudel GM FEB 2010 UT 15:31 Best By 14 Aug 2010 GTIN Lot 33

Frozen – Side 1 LL#0560PBF0417 Chick Delish Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Portions, 8 piece cut Net Weight 25 LBS 34

Bar Codes LL#0560PBF0417 GTIN LOT 35

Frozen – Side 2 Case Comm 25# Chicken PC Midwest Distributors Chick Delish Serial Pallet # PBF Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Portions 8 Piece Cut Vendor 36

Dry Goods 34A2A BB Lbs Net Wt Bulk 13: Chocolate Delight Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips LOT GTIN 37

Paper & Supplies Plastic Portion Cup 3.25 oz (96 ML) BV 4 02/15/10 10:49 YS – 300 – DFS Product of USA CT Reorder Number LOT 38