Expediting:
The Physical Facilities Department operates Binghamton
University’s Materials Receiving dock. It is located behind the Physical
Facilities building on the western edge of campus. Any questions should be directed
to David Cannone, Manager of Materials,
Receiving and Expediting Services (ph: 777-4335).
Background
Materials Receiving is a combination warehouse and delivery service. Each year, thousands
of deliveries large and small arrive at Materials Receiving. Right now we handle about 160
incoming orders a day. The orders are sorted for next day delivery.
There is limited space in the warehouse. It is approximately 6,300 square feet, but 70% of it is used to store material for campus maintenance, renovation and construction. There is also limited personnel to deal with the added volume, so it is more important than ever to know how to properly use the services of Materials Receiving.
Please use the following general guidelines:
1. Anything that requires special handling such as large science experiments or bulk furniture, or items that you want within 24 hours are best directed to their final destination on campus, not Materials Receiving. At the time of your order, request on-site, installed delivery from the sender/supplier. Give the sender/supplier a purchase order number, contact name and phone number, building name, floor and room number. If you are expecting a large delivery, inform people in your department in case you are not in when the delivery arrives.
2. If you do direct an order to Central Receiving, please give us a “heads
up” so
that appropriate arrangements for space can be made. Always ask the
sender/supplier to properly label your order with a purchase order number, campus contact
name, phone number, building name, floor and room number.
3. Only order an amount of supplies/equipment that your particular department or area can store. Many suppliers are willing to accommodate customers with split or incremental deliveries. Physical Facilities uses this approach when ordering toilet paper for campus. A large amount of warehouse space would be consumed if PF took delivery of the entire supply at once.
4. As much as possible, do not call to see if your package has arrived. In general, items arriving at the warehouse are expedited to their campus locations within 24 to 48 hours. We want to move things as quickly as possible out of the warehouse and to campus customers. If a package is greatly overdue, please check with your supplier first to see if it has been shipped.
Expediting Services:
Physical Facilities expeditors have a number of roles. The expeditors assist campus staff
with
office moves, set up and break down tables, chairs and other equipment for events and pick
up and deliver supplies for residential halls and grounds. If you have questions about
Expediting Services or need their service, contact David Cannone, Manager of Materials,
Receiving and Expediting Services. David can be reached at 7-4335 or
Dave Cannone.
As mentioned, expeditors assist campus customers with moving. For more
information regarding BU's Relocation procedures visit
Relocation Info.
