Instead of ordering from General Stores, you’ll now order directly from suppliers through UShop, the university’s purchase to payment system. It’s a simple process using punchout Training will be provided by UShop and General Stores staff and will be available for assistance.

• December 2024 for Ethyl Alcohol
• December 2024 - January 2025 for Medical Supplies
• February 2025 for Compressed Gasses and Dewar Refill Services

In the meantime, please continue to order from General Stores as you do currently. We’ll keep you informed about our progress, including the availability of training for the new process. General Stores staff and the UShop Team will be available to help you manage any issues or questions that arise.

Yes, you’ll still have access to all the same products, sizes, and brands you currently order from General Stores. You’ll just be ordering directly from the supplier at discounted rates-based contract pricing.

Yes, as deliveries will now be coming directly from the supplier. UShop punchouts will provide the estimated lead time and delivery dates. Order tracking is available through your profile for most punchouts.

A business analysis was performed and it was determined the university can deliver products and services at the same service level through a simple, effective direct order process through UShop without the overhead of a warehouse operation.

The warehouse on South Campus Drive, along with other buildings in the area, will be taken down to make way for student housing, dining, entertainment, and other needed student services.  More details about these projects are expected sometime in early 2025.

We’ve negotiated deeper discounted pricing for Medical Supplies purchased through Medline. There are multiple sources for Ethyl Alcohol at a cost lower than currently paid through General Stores. Compressed gasses and Dewar refills provided by Airgas and DJB Services will result in higher cost due to delivery and hazmat charges.

For more information on impacts and processes, please click the Teams link.

Shipping and receiving services will be provided and managed by University Print & Mail beginning March 1, 2025 in the existing warehouse.