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Get expert help on international shipping
U-M recently onboarded two new suppliers to support international shipping and customs clearance. Baker Logistics Consulting Services—Baker is U-M’s...
Customs and Border Protection is requiring binary sex indicators for international travel
In response to Executive Order 14168, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated requirements for reporting sex markers in the Advance...
Procurement Services Launches Enhanced Training and Resources Hub
Procurement Services has launched a new Training and Resources webpage in response to customer feedback. The webpage, nestled within the Buying Blue...
Marketsite+ Upgrade 25.3: Outage & Enhancement
On Monday, November 17, Marketsite+ (JAGGAER) will be updated to version 25.3. To account for this enhancement, Markesite+ will be offline from...
Watch the October Buying Blue CoP recording and read the Q&A
Over 500 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: Phase 2 of the Procurement...
Timeline extended for change to U-M payment process for restaurant purchases
May 2026 update: the cutoff date for shortcode use with contracted restaurants has been extended from June 30, 2026 to January 1, 2027. In response...
American Airlines offers status match incentive to launch new airfare agreement with U-M
The University of Michigan has finalized a new agreement with American Airlines, expanding travel benefits for faculty and staff on official...
October Buying Blue CoP—Procurement Optimization, local restaurant purchases, travel & expense updates, tariffs, and more
Register to attend our next Buying Blue Community of Practice event, which will be held—virtually—on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m....