Launched Amazon Business Prime for the University resulting in a savings of Purchasing and University Logistics 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS $12,000 on individual Prime membership alone. Ensured tax benefits were applied for over 900 accounts created. Improved enforcement of buying policies by creating approval routes and the ability to restrict unauthorized items. Allowed us to effectively support a PPE catalog during pandemic and a curated catalog with computers and peripherals supported by LTS. Enhanced and improved the Sustainable Purchasing Policy - defining minimum standards in specific category areas (electronics, janitorial, paper, furniture). This effort updated product certifications (EPEAT, LEED, etc.), created a sustainability questionnaire for vendors, and implemented RFP evaluation criteria. Implemented student reimbursements via the OneCard program, enabling students to be reimbursed weekly. Improved policy compliance and approval routing for student purchases. Initiated the e-invoicing Lean project. Program to launch in summer/fall 2022. Improvements will include change order functionality, elimination of 90% of missed receivables, and the consolidation of customized submission processes to one invoice entry point. Launched Central Receiving to eliminate truck deliveries across campus, supporting safer pedestrian movement across campus. Additional benefits include: No items left unattended in hallways or outside lab/office doors. Safe receipt of cold and frozen storage required items. New technology enhancements enabling alerts to customers with delivery confirmations. Implemented a HazMat Training Program for Courier Services team, providing drivers with HazMat DOT training and certifications. Conducted an Environmental Health & Safety audit, creating a driver safety plan and protocols. Implemented additional vehicle safety protocols including two way communications, fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid kits, studded snow tires, etc.
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