by Ashley Torres | Nov 13, 2025 | News
Since the U-M Amazon Business account launched in May, Procurement Services and Finance Customer Care have gathered helpful insights. Here are some tips to make your shopping experience easier: Payment: PCard is the only accepted payment method. If you don’t have a...
by Ashley Torres | Nov 13, 2025 | News
U-M recently onboarded two new suppliers to support international shipping and customs clearance. Baker Logistics Consulting Services—Baker is U-M’s preferred customs broker and consultant for international shipping processes. Baker can assist with customs clearance,...
by Ashley Torres | Nov 13, 2025 | News
In response to Executive Order 14168, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated requirements for reporting sex markers in the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), a system used by airlines to share traveler information with the federal government...
by Ashley Torres | Oct 21, 2025 | News
Over 500 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: Phase 2 of the Procurement Optimization Program, a new UM-wide supplier agreement, and an update on the upcoming changes to buying from local...
by Ashley Torres | Oct 1, 2025 | News
The University of Michigan has finalized a new agreement with American Airlines, expanding travel benefits for faculty and staff on official university business. This contract, available when booking through the university’s designated travel agency (CTP) via the U-M...
by Ashley Torres | Oct 1, 2025 | News
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. ET. Questions related to the topics below may be submitted in advance via this form. Procurement Optimization...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
The University of Michigan is committed to ensuring equal access to business travel for all employees. We’re pleased to highlight important accommodation options available for employees with disabilities or medical conditions. Accessibility Challenges with CTP...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
CTP has recently implemented a series of enhancements to the Lightning booking tool designed to improve the user experience. Updated look for itineraries/invoices A fresh new look for the emailed itineraries/invoices after booking, including displaying the traveler’s...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
When traveling for U-M business, how you book your rental car matters. Our agreement with National Car Rental/Enterprise Rent-A-Car—secured through the Big Ten Purchasing Consortium—offers exclusive benefits, but only when you follow the correct booking process. To...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
With the university’s updated travel policy, SPG 507.10-1, U-M business airfare must be booked through Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) for all flights booked on or after July 1, 2025. We recognize, however, that there may be rare situations where booking outside of...
