Annual Conference
Conference Session
2019-11-09
"The Bid Generator: Streamlining Procurement and Automating RFP Creation"Key Areas: Operations
Session: Session D - Saturday, November 09th: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- 104B
Speaker(s): Yousef Buzayan - Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
Objectives: Attendees will learn how to use the CAFF Bid Generator to automate RFP creation and streamline the procurement process.
Description: The procurement process can often seem challenging, confusing, and time-consuming. Learn how to use the CAFF Bid Generator to automate your RFP creation and streamline your procurement. Save time and energy by using this straightforward program developed using input from food service directors, distributors, and other industry professionals.
Speaker Bio(s):
Yousef Buzayan - Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)
Speaker Bio:
Yousef Buzayan is the Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator at the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), he provides technical expertise and assistance to farmers and foodservice operators on supply chain logistics, regulations, and best practices for Farm to Cafeteria sales. He studied Agricultural Economics and International Agricultural Development at UC Davis and has interests in food systems and agricultural supply chains. He has had several past experiences in the food system, from working at local farms and farmers markets to supporting cafeterias.
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