To: University Business Managers
From: Martha J. Pendergrass, Director, Material & Disbursement Services
Janet Kelly-Scholle, Director, Finance Communications and Training
Date: March 6, 2009
The historical method of requesting additions and modifications to the Disbursement Services’ vendor database using add_vendor@unc.edu has been improved with the availability of Web Vendor Create. Web Vendor Create, a component of the FRED (Flexible Routing for Electronic Documents) Inbox, provides a more secure transmission of identity information. During this transition, departmental managers should confirm that a departmental route has been established in the FRED system for Web Vendor. Information related to establishing a route may be found in the FRED Manual.
Training materials, including the opportunity to familiarize you and your staff with the system in a simulated environment, are available on the Finance Division’s training page. It is recommended that departments review the Web Vendor Create Manual, prior to completing their first request.
For operational assistance, please contact vendor_coordinator@unc.edu. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please contact Pat Tayloe at 919-843-5098 or pat_tayloe@unc.edu.