by Ashley Torres | Jun 3, 2026 | News
Nearly 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, the results of the pouring rights evaluation and other strategic sourcing events in progress,...
by Kate Balzer | Jun 2, 2026 | News
In response to feedback from the university community—and to accommodate the implementation of a new payment card solution for student organizations—the cutoff date for shortcode use with contracted restaurants has been extended from June 30, 2026 to January 1, 2027....
by Kate Balzer | Apr 30, 2026 | News
U-M employees will — effective May 1, 2026 — have more options available when booking flights for university-related business. While the use of Collegiate Travel Planners, U-M’s designated travel partner, will still be the preferred way to book flights for...
by Kate Balzer | Apr 6, 2026 | News
The University’s contracts with Radiant Logistics Partners LLC (#5500020706) for freight forwarding services and Radiant World Trade Services Inc (#5500027187) for customs clearance are set to expire on May 31, 2026. To ensure continuity of service, Procurement...
by Ashley Torres | Mar 12, 2026 | News
Last month, Procurement Services hosted Pouring Rights Town Hall sessions to engage the campus community in this important initiative. The events covered a range of topics, including: Background on exclusive pouring rights in higher education Potential benefits to the...
by Ashley Torres | Mar 12, 2026 | News
As of March 9, new Xerox device orders should be made through a hyperlink on the Xerox supplier page, on the Procurement website. This process replaces the previous form-based ordering process. Billing will continue via shortcode. This is part of a new UM-wide...
by Ashley Torres | Mar 12, 2026 | News
The Procurement Services PO Center is committed to providing high-quality service and making purchasing at U-M seamless for all customers. A July 2025 article featured best practices, but recurring challenges continue to cause delays and confusion. Here are practical...
by Ashley Torres | Mar 12, 2026 | News
Beginning in March 2026, the university will enhance its financial system to support 11 internationally recognized shipping terms – INCOTERMS® 2020 – for international purchasing. This update addresses a critical limitation: MPathways currently supports only domestic...
by Ashley Torres | Feb 11, 2026 | News
Southwest has rolled out major updates to its travel experience, as of January 2026, including: Assigned Seating Southwest has moved away from open seating. Most fares now allow travelers to select seats at the time of booking. After booking your Southwest flight...
by Ashley Torres | Feb 11, 2026 | News
Emburse Enterprise has introduced several enhancements to streamline expense reporting and provide greater clarity for travelers and units. Airfare seat assignment expense type A new Airfare Seat Assignment expense type is now available for designated seat purchases...
