Henry Schein Punch-Out Tiles in BearBuyStarting today, October 17, two punch-out catalog tiles are available for Henry Schein in BearBuy – one for medical/general purchases and one for dental. Any product that is dental hygiene or dental school specific should be placed using the dental tile. For all medical/general purchases for scientific commodities please use the medical tile.For quotes or pricing inquiries for larger capital equipment orders and items not found on the Henry Schein punch-out catalogs, please email the following email address: [email protected].
'Tis the season for holiday gatherings and parties. As a reminder, UCSF has committed to health by eliminating the sale of sugary sweetened beverages through our Healthy Beverage Initiative. Sugar-sweetened beverages are not only the single largest source of added sugar in our diets but also the source with the strongest link to the leading chronic diseases in America: diabetes, heart disease, and dental caries. If you are planning a party this season, please ensure your festive events are mindful of our Healthy Beverage Initiative and serve zero-calorie beverages or non-sweetened drinks. Better yet, bring a water bottle and fill it up at one of the hydration stations. Here are three reasons and fourteen proof points to drink tap water.
MyExpense will be updated to Concur’s Fiori with Horizon visual theme on November 17. The user interface (UI) updates are primarily a change in the look and feel such as font, font sizes, icons, colors and rounded corners. Highlights of the improved UI include:A refreshed, modern look and feelMore inclusive and accessible designLight mode, dark mode, and high contrast theme optionsThe changes are visual and will not impact MyExpense system features or functionality. To support our user community with this change a PowerPoint deck is available with more details. The SAP Concur mobile app has already been updated to the SAP Fiori with Horizon visual theme.
BearBuy production downtime will take place between Friday, November 3, at 6 p.m. through Sunday, November 5, at 9 a.m. to upgrade from release version 23.2 to 23.3. To avoid delays, please complete all BearBuy requests prior to the system maintenance. BearBuy will be available on Monday, November 6.
On November 6, BearBuy will be updated with improvements to the optional receipt creation process. Here are highlights of the changes:Simplified steps for creating an optional receipt directly from a purchase orderImproved ease of use with new draft receipt cancel and return icons A PowerPoint presentation with details about the enhancements will be available by Friday, November 3 on the BearBuy Features Update page of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) website.
UCSF Supply Chain Management Logistics is launching Photo Capture for proof of delivery. Some customers may have already started receiving photos as proof of delivery began beta testing last month. Soon all deliveries will be accompanied with a photo for delivery confirmation. More information and launch dates will be released in a future newsletter.
For faculty, staff, post-doctoral researchers, residents and fellows who travel internationally, a required Attestation Form (regarding registration for free UC international travel insurance) has replaced the International Travel Approval and Resources Form. The International Travel Insurance Attestation Form must be filled out and signed only by the traveler, and attached to the traveler’s travel reimbursement request through MyExpense. Supply Chain Management is in a supporting role for this guidance to assist with travel insurance compliance and awareness. For full details and information, please see UCSF’s Travel Guidance.
Effective October 1, 2023, members of the Postdoctoral Scholars Unit (PX) systemwide bargaining unit are eligible for reimbursement of up to $2,500 annually for qualifying childcare expenses. Details about this benefit, eligibility, submission requirements, and the reimbursement process are available in a new resource, Childcare Benefits for Postdoctoral Scholars on the UCSF Human Resources website.Departments are responsible for tracking childcare related expenses and ensuring employees do not exceed annual reimbursement levels provided for in the contract. While all eligible employees shall receive a minimum of $2,500 annually, some external grant or fellowship funding sources provide more funding for childcare-related expenses. Department administrators should review updated guidelines for recording reimbursement expenses on the Controller’s Office website.Read the original announcement from the UCSF Controller’s Office.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) has reduced the frequency of issuing check payments two times a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other electronic forms of payment such as ACH, Payment Plus, EFT and wire, will not be impacted and will continue with normal payment schedules. Check printing requires in-office staffing. This change was made in response to University COVID-19 guidelines to enable staff to telecommute and for their well-being and the community.
BearBuy production downtime will take place between Friday, March 17, at 6 p.m. through Sunday, March 19, at 9 a.m. to upgrade from release version 22.3 to 23.1. To avoid delays, please complete all BearBuy requests prior to the system maintenance. BearBuy will be available on Monday, March 20.
