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. This potentially disruptive situation will likely affect most campus departments and purchasers, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) has proactive strategies to ensure continuous operations during this challenge.SCM and University of California Procurement are working closely to avoid the delay or loss of critical goods by maintaining clear and timely communications. Outlined below are recommendations for specific actions.Delivery RecommendationsAs of July 17, to avoid potential delivery problems with critical inbound goods, any orders/purchases you make should be routed through alternate delivery services, such as FedEx, USPS, DHL, etc. Systemwide Procurement is in the process of identifying suppliers without UPS exposure or with adequate mitigation plans in place to greenlight them for continued use in case a strike does occur. See the list of frequently used UCSF suppliers below or check the Supplier Greenlight Status folder.Generally, suppliers determine shipping options but if there is a choice, please avoid UPS. If UPS is the only option, we advise you to find a different supplier or delay the purchase.Managing ExpectationsUPS owns approximately 40 percent of the market share of global delivery services so be aware that all suppliers and purchasing outlets will be transitioning to alternate carriers if there is a strike. We expect that delays will occur with all shipping sources due to capacity challenges. During this time, please limit your purchases to critical items to avoid overtaxing these alternate services.Working together and following these recommendations, we hope to maintain close-to-optimal operations during this uncertain time. We will update our website and notify you as the situation evolves. Thank you for your cooperation.UCSF Greenlight SuppliersThe following is a list of suppliers vetted by UC Procurement that will not be impacted by the strike. For all others, customers should validate with their supplier that UPS will not be used.ABCAM INC.BiocareBio-Rad LaboratoriesCDW-GCell Signaling TechnologyCorningDellePlusFastenalFisher Scientific Company LLCGenesee ScientificGetingeGold Shield DistributorsGraingerGraybarHCL HD SupplyHenry ScheinHome Depot Pro (Janitorial)IDTLeicaLenovoLife TechMedlineMettler-Toledo Rainin, LLCNeta ScientificNew England Biolabs, Inc.Office DepotOlympus EvidentPromegaSigma-AldrichTakaraBioThomas ScientificThorLabs, IncVWR InternationalVector LabsWaxie
As of today, July 25, the Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement with UPS for a new five-year contract. The agreement is subject to voting/ratification by the union members beginning August 3 and concluding August 22. Until the agreement is ratified, please remain cautious when ordering and shipping critical goods to ensure safe and timely delivery. However, orders and deliveries of non-critical items can proceed as normal. We will provide more details as information becomes available.
Need help finding a new chair? One Workplace (OWP) is now providing chair-fitting services for campus staff and faculty who need assistance in selecting one of UCSF's standard chairs. All standard chairs meet UCSF's ergonomics, safety and sustainability requirements and are designed to meet the sitting needs of 90 percent of people. All chairs are available for purchase through BearBuy. During the fitting session, OWP helps determine which of the chairs fits you best. If needed, chairs are available for testing at your onsite workstation for a longer period before purchase.This program is for campus staff and faculty only. It is sponsored by UCSF Environment, Health & Safety, and Supply Chain Management, in collaboration with the Ergonomics & Human Factors Program. Appointments are available at Mission Bay on select Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To connect with OWP to learn more about the program or to schedule an appointment, submit a request here: UCSF Campus Standard Chair Program.
UCSF contracted with Henry Schein as a preferred vendor to ensure campus receives the best deals. There are currently two Henry Schein catalogs in BearBuy: one for dental orders and another for medical/general purchases. When you use the Henry Schein punch-out catalogs, you receive competitive pricing, no minimum order charges, and waived freight. They also provide products in unit of measure (UOM) based on your needs, including single units of measure for many drug/vaccine items. Simply place your order through the Henry Schein punch-out catalog (see image) directly on the BearBuy homepage for most day-to-day items. For larger capital equipment, analyzer, refrigeration orders, please use the BearBuy Capital Equipment Form (for equipment costing $5,000 or more) or the Non-Catalog Form (for items less than $5,000). BearBuy form orders will be sent to the Henry Schein customer support email address: [email protected] Schein leverages its relationships with over 3,300 manufacturer partners, competitively bid-purchasing cooperatives and GPOs including the UCOP contract to be one of the largest distributors of medical, lab, dental, animal science and athletic supplies to the UCSF and other higher education organizations.
The University of California (UC) has a new contract with Hertz that went into effect on July 1, 2023. While the rates are still incredibly competitive, the daily rate will increase by an average of $2. All reservations made prior to July 1 have been updated to reflect the new rates. This change will be more noticeable by those who have reserved larger vehicles such as minivans/SUVs or specialty/premium cars.What has not changed:Unlimited mileage within California (and now New Jersey as well)One-way rentals within California for no drop-off feesReminder: While UC faculty and staff can use the contracted rates for personal travel, the insurance will not apply. As a result, reservations for personal should be made using specific links in the travel portal, instead of through the UC-preferred agencies.
The SAP Concur mobile app has a refreshed look and feel.This visual update provides (see images below for a preview of the new updates):Figure 1: New application logoFigure 2: The important information you need at your fingertips on the redesigned home screen An updated navigation bar to quickly switch between your SAP Concur solutionsFigure 3: A new action button to capture receipt imagesFigure 4: Quick Access to ExpenseIt with the camera buttonFigure 5: Light Mode and Dark Mode theme options:From the home screen, tap the profile icon on the top rightTap SettingsTap AppearanceSelect between Light and Dark modesThe SAP Concur mobile app update has begun rolling out to users via an app update on iOS and Android.Concur Mobile App Update Previews figure 1 figure 2 figure 3 figure 4 figure 5
Effective July 17, PerkinElmer Health Sciences Inc. is now Revvity Health Sciences, Inc. Revvity is a health science solutions company that leverages innovation across life sciences and diagnostics to help improve lives everywhere. Revvity was previously affiliated with PerkinElmer. As part of the transformation, PerkinElmer has now changed the names of their legal entities to reflect the new name and brand. The supplier shopping tile in BearBuy has been updated to include the new name and logo.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) launched the Amazon Business punch-out catalog in BearBuy on August 23 and, if you haven’t done so already, you need to register to use the University account. You will need to set up your customer profile if you have not used Amazon before or update your Amazon profile to be associated with your current email.Additional Office HoursOffice hours are now over.Business & Educator PricingFrom now through September 30, 2023, you also have access to savings on over 19,000 products with quantity discounts and easy price comparisons through the Education Storefront and Educator Pricing.ResourcesSCM Amazon Business web pageUCSF Amazon Business Registration GuideFor order, transaction, shipping and general inquiries, contact Amazon Business Customer Support at (888) 281-3847 or email [email protected].
Concur (the supplier of Connexxus systems UC Travel Center and BCD Travel)* will be releasing a new user interface (UI) by the end of the year and possibly into the new year. While preparing for the UI update, Concur is also integrating enhancements and upgraded security features. All of these updates will allow for a more user-friendly, secure, and stable user experience.During this migration period, you can expect interruptions on the travel systems. These interruptions can make it difficult to access Concur or to complete a booking successfully. If repeated attempts to access Concur or to complete a booking are unsuccessful, users can opt to contact our UC preferred travel agencies directly. Contact information for the UC Travel Center and BCD Travel can be found on the Connexxus Book Online page. (MyAccess required).Watch the video from Concur about the planned upgrades to the right.More information will be provided as it becomes available.*Concur also supplies our reimbursement system, MyExpense. The UI updates and outages mentioned above will only impact travel systems via Connexxus.
You can purchase ethyl alcohol (ethanol) tax-free from BearBuy through our supplier, VWR. To ensure you receive the tax-free pricing, you must purchase from the VWR catalog and use the shipping location at Oyster Point. For details on how to purchase tax-free ethanol, visit Ordering Tax-Free Ethanol in BearBuy.
