Important Notice for Temperature-Sensitive Shipments
FedEx has advised of potential service disruptions due to Winter Storm Blair. Delays and disruptions could be possible for inbound and outbound shipments in affected areas due to local conditions and restrictions.
It is highly advised to consider not shipping cold pack/temperature-controlled shipments to/from any of the affected areas.
This Advisory Affects:
Outbound Shipments Using:
- Dry ice packaging
- Gel pack cooling
- Other temperature-control methods
Examples of Impact Areas:
- Research specimen transfers
- Clinical laboratory samples
- Temperature-sensitive equipment
- Pharmaceutical supplies
- Clinical trial materials
Recommended Actions
For Outbound Shipments:
- Consider postponing shipments with gel packs or dry ice
- Review shipping schedules for temperature-sensitive prescriptions
- Coordinate with recipients about potential delays
For Inbound Shipments:
- Contact your sending sites about adjusting shipping schedules
- Consider temporary hold on incoming temperature-sensitive materials
Support Resources
Logistics Support:
Cardinal OptiFreight (University’s 3rd party logistics company)
Contact: Cara Park, Territory Consultant
Mobile: 607.423.2697
Stay Informed
- Check affected areas
Questions? Contact your department administrator or Logistics support listed above.
Stericycle Update
Purchasing is continuing to work with Stericycle and Accounts Payable to ensure fees and invoices are correct that resulted from a Stericycle system upgrade. Open invoices from September 2023 through October 2024 were recently approved. We will continue to work with Stericycle to bring our account up to date and provide ongoing monitoring to assure there are no issues or concerns moving forward. If you receive invoices from Stericycle, please disregard them until you receive further communication to submit them for payment.
Additionally, we have worked on MyStericyle.com registration with department representatives to allow continuous review of invoices and services. Please note that Stericycle does charge a minimum fee for a service visit so accounts should review their service schedule to ensure it is set up efficiently. Any questions regarding Stericycle and billing issues should be directed to Melissa Murray
2025 P2P User Meeting Schedule
The P2P Monthly User Meetings will resume on January 14, 2025. They are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11am. The events and details on how to join the zoom sessions can be found on the UR Procurement Events link or on the Procure to Pay (P2P) Page.
2025 Pcard Office Hours Schedule
The Pcard Office Hours will resume on January 24, 2025. The schedule can be found on the UR Procurement Events link or on the Procure to Pay (P2P) Page.