Procurement Services Newsletters and News Flashes

Procurement Services eNews chronicles UW procurement news and information to assist faculty and staff in staying knowledgeable by providing tips and guidance, and details about upcoming improvements with UW systems or processes in our rapidly changing procurement landscape.

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2024 Editions

Newsletter: February 23, 2024

In This Issue

  • Purchasing Tip
  • Corning Life Sciences Products
  • Business Supplier Profiles-
    • Meet: Daniel Davis-Grainger, and Andrea Whirt with Grainger
    • Meet: Timothy Jones with Covestream OMWBE Certified Business
    • Meet: Kimberly Hartstein with Bio-Rad Life Sciences

News Flash: January 11, 2024

Topic: 2 Way Match Live

Newsletter: January 2024

In This Issue

  • Annual Notification: Anti-Kickback, Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower Act, Hotlines
  • New/Renewal/Replacement JP Morgan Chase Cards Mailing Direct
  • "Fetch the Future-Rethink the Ink"
  • Don't Forget About Required Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Procurement Training

2023 Editions

News Flash: December 11, 2023

Topic: Update on Tax Application Issue

News Flash: October 27, 2023

Topic: Denied Invoices and Receiving

News Flash: October 23,2023

Topic: Payment update and Henry Schein catalog news

Newsletter: November 15

In This Issue

  • Sign Up for Workday System Outages
  • Miscellaneous Payment Best Practices
  • Business Supplier Profiles - Meet: Rafi Azami with Robert Half - UW Contract CW2243572
  • Interview with Brigitte O'Michaels
  • Interview with Kay Catering - UW Contract UW-19-0038-08 Woman Owned Small Business

Newsletter:  October 12

In This Issue

  • Don't Forget About Required Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Procurement Training
  • Fisher Scientific News
  • Searching for Thermo Fisher Scientific in Workday
  • Diversity Business Profiles and Update:  bluespace interiors, MSC Industrial Supply

News Flash: October 10, 2023

Topic: Receiving

News Flash: October 6, 2023

Topic: Procurement Office Hours Q&A

News Flash: September 29, 2023

Topic: Research study payments, Receiving, ProCard, Round Trip Catalogs

News Flash: September 8, 2023

Topic: Apple/CDWG Collaboration

News Flash: August 25, 2023

Topic: Receiving in Workday, Receiving Q&A.

News Flash: August 18, 2023

Topic: Deliver-To Ship-To Address Update

News Flash: August 15, 2023

Topic: Accounts Payable Update

Newsletter: August 15

In This Issue

  • UW Academy Accounts Payable Update
  • Prior period Closed and New Month End Close Process
  • August 17, 2023, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • July "Ask Us Anything" Questions and Answers
  • RoundTrip Catalog Availability Core Business Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
  • Medline Full Catalog is Now Available at the UW
  • Perkin Elmer Health Sciences in Now Revvity
  • Fall 2023 Catering List

News Flash: July 28, 2023

Topic: Receiving Overview

News Flash: July 25, 2023

Topic: Workday Issues and Tips and Tricks

News Flash: July 24, 2023

Topic: CTA Transaction Update

Newsletter: July 19

In This Issue

  • July 2023 "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Welcome to Procurement Services Sourcing & Contracts: Silvia Andersen and Bridget McKay

Newsletter: June 7

In This Issue

  • June 15, 2023, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • UPDATE: ProCard Renewal
  • Don't Forget About Required DES Training

Newsletter: May 5

In This Issue

  • Enhancement Coming to ProCard Forms
  • May 2023, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Meet CDW Student Intern - Lauren Lozier
  • Spotlight on Business - Fastenal
  • Supplier Diversity Newsletter

March 7

In This Issue

  • Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is Updating Their PunchOut Catalog Shopping Experience
  • Finance Transformation Go Live Pre-Work - Open Orders
  • March 2023, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Expeditors Update
  • CDW Contract UW-022217 for Professional/Consulting Services
  • Spotlight on Business Diversity - Andre Taylor, Candance Dickson

January 24

In This Issue

  • Finance Transformation Go Live Pre-Work - Open Orders
  • Ariba Scheduled Maintenance
  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • February 2023, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing! Webinar
  • Coming Soon! - Spotlight on Business Diversity
  • Diversified (Formerly 'One Diversified, LLC')

2022 EDITIONS

December 19

In This Issue

  • New Assistant Director of Procurement Services Contracting & Sourcing
  • Manual BPO Supplier Information
  • January 2023, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • National Recognition - UW is Named Second Overall for Sustainable Purchasing
  • New Account Manager MSC Industrial Supply Co.

November 22

In This Issue

  • Are You Planning a Holiday Party/Event for Your Department?
  • Planning a Catering Event? Check Out Our Updated List of Approved Caterers
  • December 2022, "Ask Us anything About Purchasing! Webinar
  • Scientific Supplier News

October 20

In This Issue

  • Alert!  UW Credit Hold with Expeditors International
  • Procurement Customer Service (PCS) Reminders
  • November 2022 "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • 2022-Year End 1099 Tax Reporting Reminder
  • October is National Biosafety Month
  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • Business Supplier Profile - Robert Half

September 19

In This Issue

  • Important Notice
  • "Ask Us Anything" Webinar - Oct. 20th, 1pm
  • Small Business Profile - Keeney's

August 30

In This Issue

  • September 15, 2022, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Managing Your Purchase Orders for Finance Transformation
  • Users of the US Bank Cash Card Program

July 22

In This Issue

  • Procard
  • August 2022, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing! Webinar
  • Don't Forget about DES Training!
  • Submitting PDFs in Ariba

June 21

In This Issue

  • Fiscal Year-End Reminder Regarding Budget Reconciliation
  • Summertime and Procurement Duties
  • July 2022, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Coming Soon - July 2022: Modernized OpenSquare PunchOut Catalog
  • Dear PCS

May 23

In This Issue

  • Office Depot's New Name is ODP Business Solutions LLC
  • June 2022, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • 2022 Fiscal Year-End Web Page and Cut-Off Dates Calendar is Available, Now
  • New Contract Added to Ariba:  Batteries Plus Bulbs
  • Dear PCS
  • Small Business Supplier Profile - PS2 Group

April 25

In This Issue

  • Insurance Requirements for Air Charters Updated
  • May 2022 "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing" Webinar
  • Supplier Diversity News
  • Welcome to the New Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Don't Forget about DES Training!
  • Dear PCS

March 17

In This Issue

  • Join the March 28th BI Webinar - Spend, Spend, Spend! The UW Spend Cube
  • April 2022, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Sustainability News - Save The Date: Earth Day Fair on April 22nd
  • Supplier Diversity News - UW Receives Jesse L. Moore 2022 Supplier Diversity Award
  • Scientific News and Updates
  • Supplier News - Fastenal, Workspace Interiors by Office Depot

February 22

In This Issue

  • From the Procard Office
  • March 2022 "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Small Business Supplier Profile - DayoSense Catering

January 25

In This Issue

  • Important Change to ARIBA PunchOut Catalog Browser Recommendation
  • Charter Coach and School Buses - New Contracts!  Eff. Jan. 1st
  • February "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • The Green Office Program
  • Diversity Supplier News - Ovation Technology LLC and Brand I Pride

2021 Editions

December 17

In This Issue

  • UPS Alert - Gap in Discount Rates
  • Important Information and Guidance from UW Privacy Office
  • Beckman Coulter Inc. PunchOut Catalog is Now Available in Ariba
  • Neta Scientific, Inc. Holiday Schedule
  • Procurement Services Training Webcast Recordings
  • January 2022, "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing! Webinar
  • Small Business Supplier Profiles

November 18

In This Issue

  • 2021 Year-End 1099 Tax Reporting Reminder
  • Important Message From Linde / Praxair
  • VWR Year-End Support
  • December "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Are You Planning a Holiday Party/Event for Your Department?
  • Small Business Supplier Profiles

October 21

In This Issue

  • New Addition to the Procurement Exceptions List
  • Payment Status
  • "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing" Webinar - Nov. 18th
  • Don't Forget About Wash. State DES Training!
  • Diverse Business Supplier Profiles
  • Vendor Updates

September 16

In This Issue

  • Important Update for Suppliers, Vendors and Contractors Regarding Vaccine Requirement
  • Praxair Distribution Inc. Price Adjustment
  • Token Expired in Ariba
  • Looking for Feedback
  • Hi, Travel Experts!
  • Small Business Profiles - Systems Source, Inc.

August 19

In This Issue

  • Important Message to Depts. Regarding Contractors and Vendors Regarding COVID-19
  • Ariba Retirement and Finance Transformation
  • Planning a Purchase?  Quick Tips for Efficient and Cost-Effective Purchasing
  • September 2021 "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing! Webinar
  • Procard Office
  • Don't Forget About Wash. State DES Training!
  • Small Business Supplier Profiles

July 15

In This Issue

  • 2019-2021 Biennium Close
  • Small Business Supplier Profile - PeopleSpace and Haworth
  • August 2021 "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar

June 18

In This Issue

  • Special Ordering and Billing Instructions for Oracle
  • 2019-2021 Biennium Close
  • Small Business Supplier Profile - General Microsystems Inc. (GMI)
  • "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing" Webinar
  • Dear PCS

May 20

In This Issue

  • New Department Outreach Training Opportunities Available!
  • Important! - 'Ariba Network' will Be Referred to as 'SAP Business Network'
  • 2019-2021 Biennium Close is Coming!
  • Neta Scientific
  • Equipment Inventory Office (EIO) - Ticketing System
  • "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Dear PCS

April 15

In This Issue

  • UW Earth Day Events
  • BrandPride
  • The Part Works
  • Business Telecom Products Inc.
  • Food Policy Related to Virtual Meetings
  • 2019-2021 Biennium Close Website Coming Soon!
  • "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Webinar
  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • Dear PCS

March 19

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close
  • New Webcast Training in March
  • Token Expired Issue in Ariba
  • New Illumina Pricing
  • "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!"
  • Dear PCS

February 19

In This Issue

  • Upcoming "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Live Webinar Series
  • New Webcast Training in February
  • Card Security Reminders
  • Best Practice for BPO Maintenance
  • News from Records Management Services
  • You are Invited!
  • Virtual Supplier Orientation Sessions Launched
  • Dear PCS

January 21

In This Issue

  • Upcoming "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Live Webinar Series Scheduled
  • Phenomenex Hosted Catalog Scheduled for Deactivation on February 1, 2021
  • Neta Scientific New Account Manager
  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • Dear PCS

2020 Editions

December 17

In This Issue

  • Important Notice: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Prohibition
  • University Property and Equipment is Not Automatically Insured
  • Research Subject Department Responsibilities Updated
  • Token Expired Issue in Ariba
  • Upcoming "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Live Webinar Series

November 19

In This Issue

  • Upcoming "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing!" Live Webinar Series Scheduled
  • Search Report Link
  • Have an Item or Service to Purchase, But Can't Find a Supplier in the Database?
  • Research Subject Department Responsibilities Updated
  • New Webcast Training in December
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Pricing on PPE Products

October 15

In This Issue

  • Updated Renewal Process During Pandemic
  • Setting Up Accounts Online with a Supplier
  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • Campus Sustainability Month
  • New Webcast "Report Options," Nov. 4th, 10am-11am
  • Home Office Set-Up
  • International Shipping

September 17

In This Issue

  • Supplier Registration Form Changes are Almost Here!
  • New Contactless Computer Configuration Option for CDW-G Computer Purchases
  • Herman Miller Home Office Furniture Options
  • Token Expired Issue in Ariba
  • Procard Activation Update
  • Oct. 7th Webinar "eReimbursements"
  • New Report Link on Procurement Homepage

August 21

In This Issue

  • Praxair Price Increase on Sept. 1, 2020
  • Sept. 9th Webinar "Procard Overview"
  • Sept. 17th Webinar "Ask Us Anything About Purchasing"
  • Mailing Service Delivery Options
  • Hotel, Conference and Event Cancellation Fees
  • New to BPOs?
  • Airgas Dry Ice Issues
  • Procard Renewal
  • Procard Office "Oversight" Audit Tool
  • Herman Miller Home Office Furniture Options
  • Jones & Associates Contract Services LLC
  • Guy Brown/Staples Partnership
  • Dear PCS

July 16

In This Issue

  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • COVID-19 Announcements
  • New Webcast Training in August
  • PPE Supplies
  • Praxair Price Increase on Sept. 1, 2020
  • Payments in Advance
  • Public Agency of the Year Leadership Award
  • Ariba Catalog News
  • Dear PCS

June 19

In This Issue

  • Fiscal Year End Reminder Regarding Budget Reconciliation
  • Fiscal Year End and BPO Receiving
  • Procard Reminder During COVID19
  • Praxair Emergency Reporting Process Updated
  • New Webcast Training in July
  • Energy Rebates for Ultra-Low Freezers
  • Furniture Updates
  • Dear PCS

May 21

In This Issue

  • Coming Soon: Updated Fiscal Year-End 2020 Web Page and Cut-Off Dates Calendar
  • New Webcast Training in June
  • Updated Contacts for: General Microsystems Inc. (GMI)
  • Dear PCS

April 16

In This Issue

  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • Husky OnNet VPN
  • Recorded Webcast Trainings

March 19

In This Issue

  • Praxair Deliveries During COVID-19
  • New Webcast Training in April
  • New Ergogenesis Workplace Solutions LLC PunchOut Catalog

February 20

In This Issue

  • PunchOut Catalogs may be Impacted When Using Chrome as of Feb. 4, 2020
  • New Webcast Training on Feb. 25. 2020, 10:00 am
  • Husky Green Awards Deadline is Mar. 1, 2020
  • What is Fraud?
  • Beware of Toner Scam Calls
  • New Hotels Now, Under Contract
  • New Requirement for Hotel Contracts
  • New Ilumina Pricing in Effect Feb. 15, 2020
  • Ergogenesis Workplace Solutions LLC (a.k.a. BodyBilt)
  • Receiving Help
  • Dear PCS

January 22

In This Issue

  • Don't Forget About Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Training!
  • Informational Notice to all Procard Cardholders
  • Office Depot Account Number
  • New Webcast Training in January
  • Ariba Catalog News
  • Dear PCS

2019 Editions

 

December 19

In This Issue

  • Delegation of Ariba Approved Authority
  • Purchasing Exception Items
  • Praxair Deliveries around Christmas Orders
  • Webcast Training Series
  • Procard Cardholders Notice
  • New England Biolabs, Inc. New Prices
  • Dear PCS

November 22

In This Issue

  • Submit Foreign National P2Is by Monday, 12/9/19
  • Reminders from ProCard Office
  • Webcast Training Series
  • Ask us anything about Purchasing!
  • Familiar with the Food Approval Policy?
  • Dear PCS
  • Office Depot Compostable Breakroom Products
  • Ariba Catalog News

October 17

In This Issue

  • Don't Forget About DES!
  • Contracts at Work Saving Money
  • New Contract for Office Depot
  • Addgene Orders
  • Webcast Training Series
  • New PCS Phone Hours
  • Dear PCS

September 23

In This Issue

  • PaymentNet Log-In Quick Reference Guide
  • Illumina's New Kitted TDE1 Tagmant DNA Enzyme
  • Coming soon: New Ariba Punchout Catalog for Thomas Scientific LLC
  • New Webcast Training Series in October
  • Best Buy New Contact - Brenda Lovejoy
  • Who Should I Purchase From?
  • Procurement Customer Service Team is Hiring!
  • Dear PCS

August 16

In This Issue

  • Out-of-State Vendors Charging WA Sales Tax
  • New General Microsystems Inc. (GMI) PunchOut Catalog is now Available in Ariba
  • Creative Office Solutions
  • Stoneway Electric Supply
  • Open Square – Steelcase Price Schedule Change
  • ID ME Promotions LLC
  • Contract Update – Steelcase Furniture-Open Square Price List Change
  • New Webcast Training Series
  • What’s the Status of your Supplier?
  • Dear PCS

July 19

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close for 2017-2019 - Upcoming July Final Closing Dates
  • Don't forget about DES!
  • Summertime Procurement Coverage
  • Dear PCS

June 20

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close for 2017-2019 - Upcoming June-July Closing Dates
  • Procurement Services Spring Forum
  • Procurement Services Retreat
  • Expeditors International takes credit cards
  • Dear PCS

May 17

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close for 2017-2019 - Upcoming June Cut-off Dates
  • 2017-2019 Biennium close is coming!
  • Procurement Services Spring Forum
  • Reminder: New links and look for Procurement Desktop Reports (PDR)
  • Upcoming Ariba maintenance in June
  • Biolegend, Inc PunchOut Catalog is now available
  • Software House International IT Hardware and Software PunchOut Catalog is now available
  • Procurement Services Web Update!
  • DES Training and Updates
  • Dear PCS

April 19

In This Issue

  • Changes to EU GDPR compliance for Ariba submissions - Live today!
  • Updates to the radioactive ordering in Ariba
  • 2017-2019 Biennium Close website is now available!
  • Local sales/use tax rate has changed
  • Coming in May-New links and look for Procurement Desktop Reports (PDR)
  • ABCAM, Inc PunchOut Catalog is now available
  • Cell Signaling Technology, Inc PunchOut Catalog available in Ariba on Friday, April 19th
  • MediCleanse
  • Earth Day 2019
  • Small Business Fair, May 6, 2019
  • Sustainability Film Series, May 9, 2019
  • Procurement Services Spring Forum, May 21, 2019
  • TreeZero, new standard office and production paper
  • New Open Square contact
  • Dear PCS

March  21

In This Issue

  • Travel Office new email
  • Biennium Close for 2017-2019
  • ProCard transaction audits, eReimbursements, BPO invoice receiving
  • Welcome Loews Hotel 1000, Best Western Worldwide Hotels and Resourts
  • UW's 2019 Illumina standing quote is available
  • eLearning Training

February 22

In This Issue

  • Ariba eTravel changes
  • Ariba Open Balances
  • Meet ProjectCorps
  • Superior Uniform online catalog in Ariba is shut down on Feb. 21, 2019
  • New partners to the UW contracted hotel pool
  • Rebates available to departments purchasing Ultra-Low freezers
  • Sustainability survey for student project
  • The Washington & Oregon Higher Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) registration
  • Nominate for a Husky Green Award

January 17

In This Issue

  • Jan. 28th - Foreign Supplier Registration Form process change
  • The TAP Customer Satisfaction Survey is coming in late January!
  • Ariba Open Balances
  • Neta Scientific Level II Punchout Catalog New Available in Ariba
  • Modernized Home Depot PunchOut Catalog Now Available in Ariba Featuring Quote-to-Cart Capability
  • ProCard Administrator Training
  • Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference
  • Amazon Business Prime Membership
  • New Science Contracts
  • Dear PCS

2018 Editions

December 20

In This Issue

  • Changes to the Foreign Supplier Registration Form process in Jan. 2019
  • New Ariba Payment Loop feature
  • New One Diversified LLC PunchOut catalog for audio visual equipment
  • Coming Soon: Neta Scientific Level 2 Punchout Catalog
  • Take the Sustainable Choices Survey
  • DELL Inside Account Manager change
  • General Microsystems Inc. (GMI)
  • Dear PCS
  • Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference, Feb. 25-27, 2019
  • SAVE the DATE: Join us for Earth Day on April 22, 2019

November 16

In This Issue

  • EU GDPR compliance changes
  • New account code available - 03-65
  • UW Contracts Search
  • Introducing the new and improved Ariba Close Contract button!
  • Coming in December - more payment information in Ariba!
  • Coming in early 2019 - changes to the Foreign Supplier Registration Form process
  • Purchasing Exception Items
  • Need training in Ariba?
  • Dear PCS
  • Business Diversity Program
  • Please take the Sustainable Choices survey
  • Expeditors new representative
  • Register for The Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference, Feb. 25-27, 2019

October 18

In This Issue

  • New URLs for US Bank cash cards, field advance and contracts portal
  • Effective immediately: Update to the ePayables payment process
  • Changes for EU GDPR compliance coming in November (see update in April 2019 newsletter coming soon)
  • Procurement Services Fall Forum - Nov. 14, 10am-11:30am, UW Tower Auditorium.  Flyer
  • Coming soon - new & improved UW contracts search
  • REMINDER: Supplier Search report is moving!
  • We heard you! Soon, Ariba BPOs will be easier to close!
  • Coming soon - More visibility to payment information in Ariba!
  • New science contracts
  • Ordering a large piece of equipment that requires inside delivery?
  • Illumina Obsolescence Notices
  • Need training?
  • Dear PCS
  • New UW contract vendor

September 24

In This Issue

  • Two medical device product corrections
  • Airgas price increase effective Oct. 1, 2018
  • The Supplier Search report is moving!
  • The Complete Office PunchOut Catalog is back in action!
  • Dear PCS
  • UW Sustainability Fair October 17, HUB North Ballroom, 11am-2pm
  • Need Training?
  • Suncadia Resort added to the UW hotel pool
  • WOHESC call for proposals

August 16

In This Issue

  • What's new in Ariba?
  • Coming soon - Ariba BPOs will be easier to close!
  • Dear PCS
  • UW Business Diversity Program (BDP)
  • WOHESC 2019 Conference is coming to the University of Washington

July 19

In This Issue

  • 2018 Fiscal Year End Final Closing Dates
  • Ariba Enhancements for P2I for Foreign Nationals Scheduled for 8/10!
  • Need Training?
  • New UW Account Representatives
  • New BPO enabled Website Development/Support Services Suppliers
  • Did You Know the #1 Inquiry to Procurement Customer Services is Invoice Payment Status?
  • Dear PCS

June 21

In This Issue

  • Cardholder Fraud Alerts are Now Available on Your JPMC Card Accounts
  • 2018 Fiscal Year-End Close-Upcoming July Final Closing Dates
  • Fiscal Year End Reminder Regarding Budget Reconciliation
  • Dear PCS
  • New Contract with JR Microsystems, LLC
  • Seattle City Light Program-Energy Rebate for -80 Ultra-low Freezers
  • Complete Office Modernized PunchOut Catalog is now Available

May 17

In This Issue

  • Ariba eTravel Wire Payment Changes Starting May 18
  • 2018 Fiscal Year-End Close Website is Live!
  • Stay Current on Ariba System Receiving
  • Hotel Pool Vendors
  • New University Contracts
  • Ariba Buyer Catalog News
  • Dear PCS

April 19

In This Issue

  • Rainin LTS Tip Numbers Changed on March 19, 2018.  LTS Tip Conversion Tool 2018, Rainin Part Number Conversion List
  • UW Earth Day, April 20
  • UW Small Business Fair, May 1
  • Upcoming Fiscal Year Close for 2017
  • Use Tax Corrections-Changing May 1, 2018!
  • New Foreign Supplier Registration Webform Available April 23!
  • Praxair Contract Updates
  • Rainin Tip Numbers Changed on March 19
  • AV Contracts Available
  • What is a Stipend?
  • Newly Featured Enhancement: OMWBE Certified Diverse Suppliers Category
  • Neta Scientific PunchOut Catalog is Complete
  • Dear PCS

March 20

In This Issue

  • Use Tax Corrections are Changing May 1st
  • New Foreign Supplier Registration Web Form in April
  • Earth Day is April 20th
  • ProCard Cardholder Classroom Training is Now, Quarterly
  • Goodbiz, the Good Business Blog

February 20

In This Issue

  • Use Tax Corrections
  • Dear PCS
  • Thermo-Fisher Energy Rebate on Ultra-Low Lab Freezers
  • University Contract News

January 19

In This Issue

  • Use Tax Correction System Changes, 3/1/18
  • New eLearning Training for ProCard Cardholders
  • Food Approval Webpage
  • Dear PCS
  • 2017 UW Sustainability Report
  • Graybar PunchOut Catalog
  • Pineapple Hotels Online Scheduling Portal
  • Ricoh Wins "Best in Biz Awards 2017"

2017 Editions

December 21

In This Issue

  • Report Payments of Over $600 to Accts. Payable by 12-31-17
  • Use Tax Reversal Changes Coming Soon
  • eTravel Software
  • Jan. 10, 2018, Green Certification Workshop
  • Ariba Buyer Catalog News
  • Hotel Deca is Closed until Summer 2018
  • 2017 Review - Dear PCS Help
  • Workpointe is Honored

November 17

In This Issue

  • 1099 Report is Due, Now!
  • Is My Supplier Ready to be Paid?
  • What's New in Ariba?
  • Ariba P2I Foreign National Payment
  • Winter Deliveries
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Toner Phoner Scams
  • Closing Purentry Mailbox

October 19

In This Issue

  • Ariba Card Application
  • Ariba eReimbursement Changes
  • REMINDER: SustainableUW Festival October 23-28
  • What's New in Ariba
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Paper Reduction at UW

September 21

In This Issue

  • B&H Photo Holiday Schedule
  • Green Certification Workshops on October 4
  • SustainableUW Festival October 23-28
  • Placing Non-Catalog Purchase Orders
  • What's New in Ariba
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Paper Reduction at UW

August 17

In This Issue

  • Ariba Enhancements Scheduled for 8/18!
  • Green Certification Workshops!
  • UW Sustainability Awards
  • Get Set Up for Success with Procurement
  • What's New in Ariba
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Utility Usage at UW
  • Paper Reduction at UW

July 20

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close - Final July Cut-Off Dates
  • Reminder: UW Amazon Business Account Free Two-Day Shipping
  • Save the Date: SustainableUW Festival 2017!
  • Summertime and Procurement Duties
  • New Lodging and Contract with Motif Hotel
  • New Contract with Woodburn
  • New On-Campus Contact for Dell
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Utility Usage at the UW
  • Paper Reduction at UW

June 15

In This Issue

  • Reminder: 2015/2017 Biennium Close is June 30, 2017
  • What’s new in ARIBA
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Paper Reduction at UW

May 18

In This Issue

  • Reminder: 2015/2017 Biennium Close is June 30, 2017
  • Sustainability Metrics
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Supplier News
  • Paper Reduction at UW

April 20

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close website is live
  • Nonresident Alien Check Request
  • Submitting a Use Tax Corrections Request
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Payment Status
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Supplier News
  • Earth Day Celebration
  • UW Small Business Fair
  • Paper Reduction at UW

March 23

In This Issue

  • Biennium Close website is live
  • Sales Tax Increase
  • Supplier News: Bio-Rad
  • Ordering Ethyl Alcohol
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Earth Day Celebration

February 23

In This Issue

  • PaymentNet System Maintenance
  • New Part Numbers for Rainin Catalog
  • Supplier and Travel Fair February 28
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Dear PCS Help
  • Supplier News: BD Safety Alert Reminder
  • 2017 UW Husky Green Awards

January 19

In This Issue

  • Card Payment Services and Advances move to Procurement Services
  • Last call for 1099 Reporting!
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Updated Guidance on Reconciling ProCard Transactions
  • Supplier News

2016 Editions

December 22

In This Issue

  • 1099 Reporting Due Now
  • Delegation of Authority
  • What's New in Ariba
  • Power Down for the Holidays
  • UW Sustainability's New Website

November 17

In This Issue

  • 1099 Reporting Due Now
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Good Dawg Events Guide
  • Honorarium Payments to Foreign Nationals

October 27

In This Issue

  • 1099 Reporting Due Now
  • What's New in ARIBA
  • Culture of Service
  • New ARIBA Catalog Supplier
  • Green Office Certification Program

September 22

In This Issue

  • Update on PS Website
  • What’s New in Ariba
  • SustainableUW Festival
  • New ARIBA Catalog Suppliers
  • Records Management - What Not to Print Video
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Month

August 25

In This Issue

  • What’s New in Ariba
  • Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing Scams
  • SustainableUW Festival
  • Diverse Supplier Spotlight

July 28

In This Issue

  • Headline News
  • What’s New in Ariba
  • Updated Object Codes and Taxability Grid
  • Green Office Spotlight
  • Diverse Supplier Spotlight

June 29

In This Issue

  • Fiscal Year End Close for 2016
  • Reminder to Purchase Only 100% Recycled Paper
  • What’s New in Ariba
 

 

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