The Greenphire Program achieved a significant financial milestone during its beta phase. With the program now out of beta, we have enhanced the funding model to simplify processes and increase flexibility.
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The new HD Supply punch-out is live in BearBuy. The catalog has replaced the hosted catalog and the Home Depot Pro punch-out and provides streamlined access to a broad range of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) and Janitorial & Sanitation (JanSan) products. You can find the new catalog under the Facilities and Construction section on the BearBuy landing page.Key MRO Products Shoppers Can OrderTools, hardware, and building suppliesElectrical and plumbing materialsHVAC componentsSafety equipment and facility maintenance itemsKey JanSan Products Shoppers Can OrderCleaning chemicals and disinfectantsPaper goods and dispensersWaste collection suppliesFloor care equipment and accessoriesThese additions expand UCSF’s ability to efficiently source essential facilities and maintenance supplies, improving product access, pricing consistency, and order visibility within BearBuy.
UCSF will showcase its commitment to small business partnerships and operational excellence at its second annual Continuous Improvement Fair, December 16, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (with 10 a.m. Early Bird Access) at the Mission Bay Conference Center’s Robertson Auditorium in San Francisco. A key highlight of this year’s fair will be the feature from the Small and Local Business Office’s Small Business Database Synchronization project, which will be showcased during the poster sessions. This innovative initiative represents a significant step forward in streamlining the identification and engagement processes for small businesses across the UCSF enterprise. The poster session will provide opportunities for departments to learn about process improvements and initiatives that can help drive progress toward the small business spending target. Attendees can demonstrate their support for these efforts and explore opportunities to collaborate on meaningful improvements across the UCSF enterprise. The event comes as the University continues working toward its goal of directing 25 percent of procurement spending to small businesses.UCSF closed fiscal year 2025 with 15.8-percent small business spend—significant progress that demonstrates the University’s dedication to supporting small and local suppliers while building a more inclusive supply chain.Register now for the Continuous Improvement Fair and join us to be part of UCSF’s continuous improvement journey and small business partnership expansion.
Justin Check-In | December Wrap Up | Onsite Week Recap | Leadership Lunchroom | SCM Job Posting | Yucateco Panaderia | Zoox | Employee Discounts | Recognition | Kudos to Keana
