by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
The Emburse Enterprise PDF functionality has been updated based on feedback from focus group sessions with approvers held in March. Notable changes include: General updates: Added Report Approvers Standardized Business Purpose List, Department Reference, and Merchant...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
The University of Michigan offers two convenient payment solutions for employees who make departmental purchases or submit business expense reimbursements for hosting, supplies, or travel. The PCard streamlines departmental purchasing and eliminates the hassle of...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
Before initiating a purchase, it’s essential to understand whether the item or service falls under the university’s Restricted Commodity and Special Approvals Table, a key reference that lists goods and services requiring: Special review or prior approval...
by Ashley Torres | Jul 14, 2025 | News
Purchasing at U-M can be seamless and efficient when you use the right tools and follow best practices. The PO Center offers the following tips—along with key resources—to ensure your requests are processed smoothly and without delay. Contracts under $50,000 still...
by Ashley Torres | Jun 11, 2025 | News
The Travel Program Team has engaged in many valuable discussions following the Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) airfare booking requirement policy change. Understandably, this change has been met with some uncertainty. While the announcement has prompted thoughtful...
by Ashley Torres | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Starting July 1, 2025, all employees traveling on university business will be required to book airfare through Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP), U-M’s designated travel partner. The new requirement was announced in an April 14 email from U-M’s executive vice...
by Ashley Torres | May 14, 2025 | News
With the Ann Arbor Art Fair set to take place from July 17-19, the U-M community is encouraged to anticipate delivery delays during this period. The event significantly increases local traffic and city visitor volumes, which can impact the receipt of goods on Central...
by Ashley Torres | May 14, 2025 | News
eShipGlobal, a comprehensive shipping platform, is now available to the U-M community. This new service has a variety of benefits for users, including: The ability to compare shipping costs between carriers with UM-contracted pricing. Built-in compliance review for...
by Ashley Torres | Apr 22, 2025 | News
Over 700 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: The Procurement Optimization Program. CTP–Requirement to use CTP for UM-related flights coming July 1 Federal impacts–how Procurement Services is...
by Ashley Torres | Apr 2, 2025 | News
Register to attend our next Buying Blue Community of Practice event, which will be held—virtually—on Thursday April 17, 2025, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET. Questions related to the topics below may be submitted in advance via this form. Procurement Optimization...
