Supply Chain Management News
April 2018
Dear Campus,
  
We would like to inform you of a few updates and important events coming soon. 
Please review the topics below and follow the links or scroll down for more information on each topic.  
 
This month's SCM News:
  • Punchout Catalog for B&H Photo
  • Fiscal Close Reminder
  • CA Partial Tax Exemption for qualifying R&D equipment
  • New Shopper Information

If you have any questions, please contact the BearBuy Help Desk at 
510-664-9000 (options 1,2) or   BearBuyHelp@berkeley.edu   for immediate assistance.

Thank you for your continued support, 
Supply Chain Management
Punchout Catalog for B&H Photo
From Photography to Professional Video to Pro Audio, B&H Photo has what you need. Check out the new B&H Photo punchout available on BearBuy today.

Fiscal Close Information for 2018-2019
Purchase Order requests for amounts over $100,000 should be submitted before May 1st with complete documentation if orders are needed prior to fiscal year end, June 30. Requests for purchase orders over $5,000 must be submitted by May 25th.  
 
CA Partial Tax Exemption for qualifying R&D equipment
The CA Partial Sales Tax Exemption for qualifying R&D Equipment guidelines have been amended effective immediately . Qualified property must meet the established UC definition for capital equipment (Accounting Manual P-415-10) , including the following threshold for capitalization: 
· Infrastructure and buildings: $35,000
· Equipment: $5,000  
This clarification is made based on feedback from the California State Auditors (CDTFA) and UC’s tax consultant. For questions about the CA Partial Sales Tax Exemption we encourage you to review the FAQ or you may contact the Accounts Payable help desk at disburse@berkeley.edu .

Links:
https://controller.berkeley.edu/news/ca-partial-sales-tax-rate-exemption
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/3410279/AM-P415-10
https://controller.berkeley.edu/faq/california-partial-sales-tax-exemption-process



New Shopper Information
Below are links to the BearBuy website, instructional aids, training courses and how to create Service Now tickets for BearBuy related issues. You can also find information on the left side bar of the BearBuy home page.

This link will direct you to the BearBuy Homepage. Take note of the main image because this is a high level view of a BearBuy transaction workflow. Additionally, the BearBuy Website is a hub for numerous links such as the  Roles & Responsibilities  tab that defines the various types BearBuy Users.

This link contains numerous BearBuy training materials. Feel free to click on the various videos and guides as you explore the intricacies of BearBuy.

Whether you are an experienced BearBuy shopper or new shopper, it is always great to have a face-to-face training with a designated BearBuy trainer. Review the list of dates for the "Basics for Shoppers training" and choose a date that fits your schedule. We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions.

If you have any problems or issues related to BearBuy you can contact the help desk and submit a Service Now ticket.

Links:
https://supplychain.berkeley.edu/campus/bearbuy
https://supplychain.berkeley.edu/campus/bearbuy/roles-responsibilities
https://supplychain.berkeley.edu/campus/bearbuy/instructional-resources
https://supplychain.berkeley.edu/campus/bearbuy/training-courses
https://supplychain.berkeley.edu/campus/bearbuy/bearbuy-help-desk