Other SCM News

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On August 23, the Amazon Business punch-out catalog was launched in BearBuy. The business systems team worked closely with Amazon to make sure the certifications that we recognize in supplier diversity are visible when making a purchase.

September 13, 2023


On August 18, UCSF will join the University of California (UC) Office of the President and other UC campuses to attend the first in-person event in the San Francisco area.

August 14, 2023


On August 1, the UCSF Anchors Away Team, in collaboration with campus Supply Chain Management and San Francisco’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), hosted a webinar on business diversity certification.


August 14, 2023


There is a strong potential of a strike by United Parcel Service (UPS) represented staff upon their contract expiration on July 31, 2023. Negotiations are ongoing but, if unfruitful, UPS workers are likely to strike as of August 1, 2023.

July 13, 2023


BearBuy forms have been updated to provide guidance on answering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) question.

July 10, 2023


Small, local and diverse (SLD) businesses play a significant role in the California economy and the UCSF campus community can benefit from spending with these suppliers.

July 10, 2023


On July 17, BearBuy will be updated with minor visual improvements.

July 10, 2023


BearBuy production downtime will take place between Friday, July 14 at 6 p.m. through Sunday, July 16 at 9 a.m.

July 10, 2023


Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the UCSF Anchors Away team hosted a Small Business Virtual Fireside Chat in late May.


June 20, 2023


Call for principal investigators and lab managers to volunteer to participate in a focus group to assist the UCSF Ultra-low Temperature (ULT) Freezer Replacement Program. Participants will receive a $20 gift card.

May 16, 2023

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