SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - MISSION
To remain competitive in an ever-changing health care market, the University of Mississippi Medical Center continually seeks opportunities to improve its business practices. Using the most timely, efficient and economical methods possible, Supply Chain Management acquires the highest quality supplies, equipment and services for the institution's faculty, staff and students to provide quality patient care, conduct leading-edge research and educate health care professionals of the future. All acquisitions made by Supply Chain Management adhere to and comply with all state and federal laws and all Medical Center policies and procedures.
NOTIFICATION #1:
Supply Chain unveils enhanced resource utilization webpage
A new Resource Link page on the Supply Chain website now provides greater communication for individuals or departments seeking to fulfill requests for non-patient-care items, such as filing cabinets, desk trays, hanging file folders, binders and report covers. The page is most helpful when one department has excess items that another department needs. Listings will remain for 30 days or until the item has been allocated to fulfill a specific need. For more information, e-mail Kimberly Tucker at kgtucker@umc.edu.
NOTIFICATION #2:
Sole Source Justification Process Change
Effective March 1, 2012
The Department of Finance Administration notified Purchasing that effective March 1, 2012, the previous Single Source Justification Form will no longer be accepted. They are now requiring a Single Source Justification Letter in a narrative format including the item(s) requested, use of the item(s), and what is unique about the item(s).
Proceed to the Purchasing portion of our website or to our forms index to have the current and complete instructions for the letter and its contents. Please use these guidelines completely which will expedite your request through the approval process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Buyer via email or telephone (601) 984-1350 for assistance.
NOTIFICATION #3:
Postage rates to increase Jan. 22, 2012
Effective Jan. 22, 2012, the cost of first-class postage will be raised to 45 cents. There also will be other increases to various postal services. For more information, visit the United States Postal Service website at usps.com or usps.gov. For information about the Medical Center's Post Office, call 4-1395.
