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 restaurants.
- Travel & expense updates + SPG changes—Recent enhancements to Emburse Enterprise, including new mobile apps in development and best practices for booking flights with Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP).
- Key issues affecting purchasing—How Procurement Services is partnering with new suppliers to support international shipments, guidance on mitigating tariff impacts, and tips for expediting sourcing and contracting requests.
If you weren’t able to attend the CoP webinar, the resources below offer a variety of ways to learn more about the topics covered at the event:
Information about the CoP, including materials from previous events, can be found on the Buying Blue section of our website. You can sign up to receive information about the CoP and future events via MCommunity.