An initiative aimed at cutting costs through bulk purchases across The University of Texas System health institutions will net $2.5 million in its first year and is projected to save campuses more than $30 million when fully implemented.
Scott C. Kelley, executive vice chancellor for business affairs, presented the results of the Supply Chain Alliance Strategic Initiative to the UT System Board of Regents today (Feb. 7). The effort – part of a comprehensive system-wide shared services initiative – was approved in October 2006 to leverage collaborative purchasing power across UT System institutions.
UT Tyler helped Porshe Chiles secure several work-study opportunities, provided her with continuous guidance on financial aid matters and helped her master mathematics through a series of tutorial sessions.
And she wasn’t the only one benefiting from such university programs.
