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...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Before booking travel through CTP, it’s essential to ensure your profile is up-to-date. Much of the profile information is pre-populated from the U-M HR system, however, it is important to verify that it is correct. Verify existing information: Full legal name...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 13, 2025 | News
University guests—including students traveling for academic purposes—may book their own airfare and seek reimbursement through the Travel and Business Hosting Expense Report (TBHER). Alternatively, if a U-M employee books airfare on behalf of a university guest, they...
by Ashley Torres | Aug 7, 2025 | News
Nearly 600 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics: The Procurement Optimization Program and a review of Procurement Services’ accomplishments in FY 2025. Travel & expense updates + SPG...
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...
