The Secret to Just-Right Procurement

April 16, 11 AM ET | 8 AM PT

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Stop guessing. Start ordering with confidence.

School nutrition program ordering shouldn’t feel like a gamble, but for too many districts, it does. 

Join LINQ’s own Katy Hoyng, a proven district nutrition leader, to uncover how top programs are shifting from reactive purchasing to a smarter, production-driven approach. 

30-minute live webinar 
Includes live Q&A + real-world insights 

Finally, Make Purchasing More Predictable 

Let’s be honest. This is what purchasing often looks like: 

• Ordering based on last year’s numbers  
• Adjusting for what might happen  
• Overstocking “just in case”  
• Scrambling when something runs out  -right purchasing” looks like in practice  

And when things don’t line up? 

• Food waste creeps up  
• Emergency orders blow up your budget  
• Inventory runs on fumes  
• Audit prep becomes … complicated  

That’s survival, not a strategy.  

This session introduces a better way, where production, participation, and inventory actually work together. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why purchasing is so difficult to get “just right” in most districts  
• The hidden gaps between production, inventory, and ordering  
• What really happens when those systems don’t align  
• How leading programs reduce waste, stress, and budget surprises  
• What “just-right purchasing” looks like in practice  

And most importantly: 
What it takes to move from constant course-correction to confidence.

Who Should Attend:

• Nutrition Directors looking to reduce waste and improve forecasting  
• CFOs & Finance Leaders focused on cost control and accuracy  
• Operations Leaders navigating staffing shortages and manual processes  

If purchasing still feels reactive, this is for you. 

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Katy’s been in your shoes. 

As a former district nutrition leader, she knows firsthand the pressure of balancing budgets, staffing shortages, compliance, and daily operations, all while trying to get orders right.