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Consolidation Initiatives
The following categories of goods, which were available from a range of suppliers, were consolidated to be purchased through a limited number of suppliers. Read more about the details of these consolidation initiatives below.
Business Collateral Consolidation
The Business Collateral Consolidation Initiative established AlphaGraphics as the platinum-level provider of business collateral.
Computing Consolidation
The Computing Consolidation Initiative established standard configurations and purchasing agreements for desktop and notebook computers, including computer supplies and accessories that will provide the University with professional, business quality computers while achieving considerable cost and time savings.
Print & Graphic Design Consolidation
The Print & Graphic Design Consolidation establishes a limited number of University-wide Contracted Suppliers to provide print and graphic design services.
Office Supply Consolidation
The Office Supply Consolidation Initiative established Supra Office Solutions, Inc. (SUPRA) as the platinum-level provider of office supplies. SUPRA is designated as a small business.
Promotional Products Consolidation
The Promotional Products Consolidation establishes a limited number of University-wide Contracted Suppliers to provide promotional products.
Scientific Supplier Consolidation
The Scientific Supplier Consolidation Initiative established Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., as the preferred, platinum-level provider of scientific supplies, scientific equipment and instrumentation. Additionally, this initiative has consolidated other scientific suppliers, when applicable, to other University-wide Contracted Suppliers such as VWR.