Virtual Ordering Transition and Timeline Overview
Discover the transition to virtual ordering at General Stores, enabled by strategic supplier partnerships and an eProcurement system. Learn about the shift from on-site warehouse distribution to direct purchasing, allowing for efficient procurement processes. Stay informed about the timeline of events leading up to the closure of General Stores and the subsequent management of services.
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General Stores General Stores Virtual Ordering Model
Why Virtual Ordering? purchase and distribute without on-site warehouse strategic supplier partnerships eProcurement system
Making Way for College Town Magic General Stores vacates Turpin Building footprint Space created for student housing Moves university closer to residential campus
Transition to Virtual Ordering Now General Stores Soon Directly from suppliers via UShoppunchouts Products and Services Punchouts have favorite list of commonly purchased items Current brands remain available Staff to guide you through direct ordering process
Transition to Virtual Ordering Tax-Free Ethyl Alcohol Form Compressed Gases Specialists Ongoing Updates & FAQ Page
Timeline Oct. - Nov. 2024 Internal GS staff training Airgas punchout testing Airgas driver training Nov. Dec. 2024 Punch-out for medical supplies and ethyl alcohol transition GS inventory depletion Dec. 2024 Jan. 2025 Continued inventory depletion Sell-off equipment/surplus remaining inventory General Stores closes Feb. 28, 2025 exceptfor:compressed gasses and Central Receiving additional information in notes below Late Jan. June 30, 2025 Transition from General Stores (compressed gasses and Dewar refill services) to direct purchase with contracted vendor services June 30, 2025 General Stores gas services officially closes July 1, 2025 Central Receiving and Shipping managed by Print & Mail Services
Questions? Terri O Toole, Sr. Director of Procurement and Supply Chain totoole@purchasing.utah.edu
