An Overview of Who We Are and What We Do

"If it's not breathing we probably put it in the school."

Have you ever been in a position where you had to have art or administrative supplies on short notice, or have something moved for a school function, or just didn't know where to turn to get something done? Then you've probably been directed to call the Supply Services Department for help.

The personnel in Supply Services respond to over 2,000 requests a year to move material ranging from chairs, to HVAC chiller units, to computers, to food products. In addition, in excess of 25,000 requests for supplies and maintenance parts are filled each year.

These functions, and other logistical services conducted by the Supply Services Department personnel, have evolved over the years as a result of demands from our customers--the building managers and budget holders. Since performing these functions result in a cost to the division, we have set our goal to maximize the support we offer while minimizing operational costs.

To meet this goal we have adopted the concept of conservation through innovation. We have stream-lined our daily operations by cross-training personnel, have reorganized our infrastructure where needed, and have implemented automation where feasible and cost effective.