September 2022 Supply Chain Management Link

September 2022

UC Davis Supplier Showcase Returns!

Supply Chain Management is excited to bring back the UC Davis Supplier Showcase on campus and in person! This event provides an opportunity for university employees to meet our AggieBuy and other partner suppliers, ask questions and learn about new products and offerings.

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Time: 10am to 1pm

Location: Activities and Recreation Center

Cost: Free to university staff

This year’s event will focus on sustainable purchasing and will include short presentations on a variety of topics provided by our Supply Chain Management team members.

Check out the Supplier Showcase webpage for complete details, including registered suppliers and planned Lightning Talks. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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AggieExpense Launches

AggieTravel is now AggieExpense, a name that better reflects the diversity of transaction types within the system.

In addition, AggieExpense recently underwent some User Interface changes designed to provide a more streamlined experience.

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SCM Spotlight: Matt Pinkston, Scientific Store Supervisor

It takes a lot of people to support UC Davis’ world-class research and one person with a key role in that effort is Scientific Store Supervisor Matt Pinkston.

Matt brings a lot of knowledge to the position, having served at the store when it was in the Vet Med area, at Haring Hall, and now in its new, larger location on La Rue Road.

Meet Matt

Scientific Store Lab Coats in AggieBuy

You can now order lab coats from the Scientific Store tile within AggieBuy. Shop the same great selection as in-store and take advantage of our two-day delivery.

The Scientific Store is now offering free Name Impressions on your coat upon request. If you are placing an order through AggieBuy, please include the name in the “Notes” section when making a request.

New Rates for Distribution & Logistics

Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, Mail Services, Special Services and Microscope Services will increase rates for the first time in several years.

The increase will impact postage surcharge, special messenger rates, labor rates for Special Services and Microscope Services, and cylinder demurrage, among others.

For specifics on the new rates, visit:

Increase for T&E Meal Rates Announced

In response to soaring food prices, UC has increased the maximum per person amounts for the reimbursement of travel and entertainment meal expenses. These rates apply to travel and entertainment reports submitted in the AggieExpense system after Sept. 9, 2022.

Meal reimbursement for Travel under 30 days within the lower 48 states is now capped at $79 per day of travel, up from $62.

The maximum meal rates for entertainment and business meeting meals have also increased by approximately 10%.

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