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Supply Chain Management continually seeks opportunities to improve and expedite the purchasing request and approval process. To support this effort, effective May 4, 2026, the Automatic Purchase Order (APO) limit will increase from $9,999.99 to $49,999.99.

The APO limit represents the threshold at which an Aggie Enterprise Requisition can be processed and approved without requiring review and approval from Procurement & Contracting Services.

This change is intended to:

Following Campus Policy and Procedure Manual PPM 270-20, Conference and Event Services (CES) is required to represent non-university entities during their time on campus. This includes ensuring the appropriate facility agreements and event insurance coverages are in place to support and protect event attendees and the campus. This process also applies to groups utilizing campus Housing.

Non-university groups are required to:

Starting Monday, March 16, a new payment option will be available for UC Davis guest travelers and infrequent employee travelers.

Instant Card is a temporary, virtual payment method that allows departments to create a pre-set dollar limit and defined start and end dates for the card to be used while on official UC travel. The cardholder can then pay for travel-related expenses like transportation, lodging and meals, using the card on their smart phone.

The February SCM Link newsletter had news about:

• Our upcoming "Purchasing Basics in Aggie Enterprise" classes
• The March 2 Instant Card forum
• The recent PaymentWorks workshop
• Conference and Event Services' new location
• 2026 mileage rates
• BCD service fees

Check out the February SCM Link. 

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Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, you’ll see something new when checking out with Amazon in Aggie Enterprise: Dedicated Delivery.

This month's newsletter includes information about:

• Our upcoming PaymentWorks Workshop
• Tips on determining the Natural Account on a Requisition or Payment Request
• An upcoming presentation on changes at Southwest Airlines
• A spotlight on Carla Datanagan of Conference and Event Services
• The launch of Possible Missions

Check out the January 2026 SCM Link newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jAdPCB

Thank you to everyone who supported the 2025 Campus Mail Services Toy Drive, benefiting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program!

A total of 235 toys were collected this year, including about 40 donated by AggieSurplus customers during this month's in-store shopping. The toys will be distributed to Yolo County children in need.

Multiple units in Supply Chain Management will be observing additional closed and/or modified hours to the university holidays on:

• Wednesday 12/24/25 - Thursday 12/25/25
• Wednesday 12/31/25 - Thursday 01/01/26

See the complete list of the units and modified hours on the Winter 2025 web page.

All the best to you this holiday season and in 2026!

This year's annual Annual Mail Services Holiday Food Drive brought in close to 3,400 pounds of non-perishable food and other items, which will benefit the UC Davis community. 

UC Davis Health Mail Services collected 1,794 pounds of food, about 99 pounds more than last year.

Campus Mail Services also exceeded last year’s total, bringing in 1,604 pounds in total, about 87 pounds more than last year. That total included 115 pounds collected during AggieSurplus In-Store Shopping.

Take a look behind the scenes at how Logistics' Last Mile Initiative reduces truck traffic, cuts emissions and increases transparency for UC Davis customers in this article featured on the FOA News page.