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July 10, 2023

PantherExpress System Downtime Beginning July 14, 2023

In order to update the PantherExpress System with the latest software release, it will be necessary to take the system off-line according to the schedule below.

From:         5:00 PM...
July 7, 2023

New University-wide Contracted Supplier for Customs Brokerage Services

Effective immediately Mohawk Global Logistics is the new University-wide Contracted Supplier for customs brokerage services. After a competitive request for proposal process...
July 6, 2023

Introducing Price Audit for Pitt’s Travel Program

We are excited to share the results of the first quarterly audit of prices available through Pitt’s Travel Program, conducted by an independent third party. This audit compared the price for...
July 6, 2023

Potential Supply Chain Disruption

Potential supply chain disruptions could begin any time after July 31, 2023, due to a possible strike by United Parcel Service (UPS) workers if current contract issues are not resolved. A strike...
June 22, 2023

Ordering From Non-U.S. Based Suppliers

As a reminder, if you are placing an order for goods of any dollar amount from a supplier that will fulfill orders from outside of the U.S., engage your...
June 20, 2023

Supplier Update: Baker, Panasonic/Labrepco, and DAI Scientific

Please note that the following suppliers are no longer University-wide Contracted Suppliers as of effective dates in prior years: Baker, Panasonic/Labrepco, and DAI Scientific. However, you can...
June 16, 2023

Miltenyi Biotec Updated Supplier Status

Miltenyi Biotec has informed Purchasing Services that the company has decided to terminate its University-wide agreement. Effective July 1, 2023, Miltenyi Biotec is no longer a University-...
June 9, 2023

OneCard to Replace the Travel Card & P-Card

In December 2022, the former institutional purchasing credit cards, the University Travel Card and P-card, were replaced by a singular payment method:...
June 9, 2023

FY23 Expense Report Forced Reconciliation - Fiscal Year End

University Travel Card and/or OneCard cardholder are responsible for reconciling all charges on their Travel Card/OneCard in Concur. 

Information about the Forced Reconciliation of...
June 1, 2023

FY23 Departmental Closing Schedule + Important Reminders

With the close of Fiscal Year 2023 approaching, the following important information includes: details about the departmental closing schedule, reminders about federal government’s Uniform Guidance...
June 1, 2023

What To Expect When Traveling: Travel Tips

As you may be aware, the travel industry is currently experiencing increased volume and prices, limited flight options, and evolving COVID-19 regulations. A regular email series, What to...
May 31, 2023

FY23 Fiscal Year End Reminder: Purchasing Gifts with University Funds

With the fiscal year end approaching, we want to provide you with an important reminder regarding the purchase of gifts, awards, and prizes using University funds and federal grant funds for...
May 26, 2023

Vitalant Price Increase for Buffy Coat

Vitalant, a supplier of blood and blood products, has increased the price of Source Leukocytes (Buffy Coat) from $176.20 to $375.00 effective May 5, 2023. This price adjustment...
May 17, 2023

Resolved: PantherExpress System Approval and Email Notification Delays

On 5/17/23 PantherExpress System Solutions was aware of an issue with system related emails in ...
May 16, 2023

Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Spring 2023

Welcome to the Spring 2023 Travel & Expense Management Newsletter! We plan to share these newsletters on a quarterly basis moving forward.

Travel & Expense Management Lunch...