Practical writing on hospitality FF&E procurement from GS Associates: schedule risk, lead times, budgeting, and buying as the owner’s unbiased agent.https://www.gsa-inc.com/en-ushttps://www.gsa-inc.com/insights/lead-times-start-at-the-deposit/https://www.gsa-inc.com/insights/lead-times-start-at-the-deposit/In hospitality FF&E, the quoted lead time doesn't start at the PO. It starts when the deposit clears. Here is why, and how to protect your opening date.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTSchedule RiskZac Sarffhttps://www.gsa-inc.com/insights/what-a-purchasing-agent-does/https://www.gsa-inc.com/insights/what-a-purchasing-agent-does/An owner's purchasing agent represents you, not the factory: no vendor ties, no markups, no kickbacks. Here is what that actually means for your project.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe Owner's AgentZac Sarff