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The UPST and your campus MRO Advisory Team have partnered with the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) to consolidate our purchasing power and go to the market to identify preferred suppliers that meet UMass' need for competitively sourced goods in alignment with Massachusetts law, discounted pricing, quick access and timely delivery of goods purchased. The MRO program was very…, Preferred Suppliers (Group 1):, These suppliers have provided the best outcome to UMass and have electronic catalogs that end users can access through BuyWays. Suppliers in this group are, Fastenal, ,, F.W. Webb, ,, HZ / U.S. Electric*, ,, MSC Industrial, , and, Rexel USA*, ., Preferred Suppliers (Group 2): These suppliers have provided the best outcome to UMass; however, they lack the electronic catalog capability,, with the mode of purchase being quotes. Suppliers in this group are, Airex Filters, ,, Betts Plumbing, ,, Dugmore & Duncan, ,, Filter Sales & Service, ,, Frank P. McMartin, , and Needham Electric., General Supplier Base:, These are 20 vendors included in the MHEC G-19 contract, and we can purchase from them when the preferred suppliers listed above do not have the products needed. They do not have electronic catalog capability.
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UMass spends approximately $1 billion annually across various categories, including research, equipment, professional services, construction, technology, campus services, travel and entertainment. If you are a diverse-owned company interested in doing business with UMass, you can become an active supplier in one of the following ways:, Establish a relationship with a UMass employee on one of our five campuses, who can then invite you to register as a UMass supplier., Review our Supplier Registration process and requirements to check if your company meets our pre-qualifications., Explore UMass's open bid opportunities in our, Sourcing Portal, and submit a proposal to an open bid event., Select an appropriate event to participate in, and click the 'Respond Now' button to participate. Create an account to participate (for non-UMass active suppliers). For more information and resources around submitting a bid, please visit our Bid Process and Submissions webpage for suppliers. The UPST strives to create fair and inclusive opportunities for ALL qualified suppliers - diverse and non-…
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While we create opportunities for more diverse-owned companies to do business with UMass, we also look to the University's strategic partners and largest suppliers to collaborate with us on this vision towards greater economic and social impact, especially in the communities where we operate. Our Tier 2 Program allows us to extend our diversity initiatives across a broader value chain by working…, If you are an existing UMass supplier interested in diversifying your supplier base and reporting your diverse spend to UMass, we invite you to participate in our Tier 2 Program by emailing, A&FSupport@umassp.edu, ., Whether you are a long-standing or new UMass supplier, sharing the same values with our University is important to us, and one way to demonstrate this is by investing in your own company's supplier diversity.
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Supplier Diversity at UMass aims to build a community of suppliers that reflects the diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. As the largest public university system in the state and New England, we believe we have a responsibility to improve the outcomes of everyone, whether it be through education or where we spend the next dollar. In line with the values of the University, President…
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UMass recognizes that successful implementation of a Supplier Diversity Program requires more than policy and intention. We continue to invest in local and regional partnerships to collaborate on and find support with outreach efforts, supplier development, category-specific strategies, knowledge sharing and beyond. A few key partnerships are highlighted below. We encourage you to visit these…
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UMass engages with a community of higher education institutions, government organizations and other partners to collaborate on supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives across the Commonwealth. Here's what we have been up to and where you can find us. , Upcoming Events , September 24, 2024 - Northeastern's Annual Symposium on Supplier Diversity in Higher Education
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All employees should familiarize themselves with evacuation procedures for the 50 Washington Street building. Emergency Evacuation maps are posted throughout the office. Follow the emergency exit signs. Know where emergency exits are located., In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1.
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in higher education represent a significant evolution in administrative technology, integrating various functions into a unified platform, streamlining management across departments and campuses. Its implementation aims to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency by consolidating functions like finance, human resources, procurement, and student…, List of universities implementing ERP solutions, Arkansas University - Project One University of Maine - Repaving Maine Street Project Rutgers University - Cornerstone Project The university of Tennessee - Dash Program Oregon State University - Administrative Modernization Program (AMP) Minnesota State - NextGen Project Stony Brook University - WolfieONE Logo University of California - UCLA - Ascend 2.0 University of California - UCDavis -…, Higher Ed ERP Project Websites, The One goal project aims to replace and update core administrative systems for Finance, Procurement, Human Capital Management, Payroll, and Student Administration within the University of Arkansas System. By bringing these systems onto a common platform, the System can achieve better alignment and easier data exchange between institutions. Read more about One goal project . Repaving Maine…
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Introduction, SPARC Service was developed to provide selected campus users, especially those in Controller or campus finance/HR/admin roles, with insights into case management data from the President's Office. The data reflects the President’s Office support of campus administration and finance services, including UPST, Treasury, Controller, HR and the Employee Services Team., Our Goal, The primary aim of SPARC Service is to facilitate a better understanding of the questions and issues directed to the President's Office. As the service transitions to a broader user base, ongoing feedback and development will be key to its success., Development and Data Overview, Following the completion of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), the SPARC Service dashboard is now accessible within a specific folder structure. The data, updated in real-time from Salesforce, ensures timely and relevant insights. Migration of the data source to a production environment is planned, focusing on performance optimization., Access Management and Training, Access to the SPARC Service is initially restricted to ensure data security and integrity. Comprehensive training sessions will be organized to familiarize users with the dashboard functionalities and features., Next Steps, The next phase involves identifying pilot users, granting them production access, and engaging with them for onboarding and feedback collection. This feedback will be critical in refining the service and extending its benefits to a wider audience.
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