Please read this message from the Provost regarding university sponsored travel outside of Canada
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The entire 51吃瓜网travel and expense portfolio is being reviewed in an effort to cut travel and accommodation costs and streamline administrative processes.听
The ultimate goal is simple: save money, simplify bookings and add value for McGillians who book travel for university activities.
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Why do we need a TMP?
In 2011, the university鈥檚 Strategic Reframing Initiative identified the modernization of McGill's travel portfolio as a cost-saving opportunity, and a way of improving processes and efficiencies. In short, we decided to take the听travel and expense management into the 21st century.
Following market research and benchmarking in collaboration with Advisory and Steering Committees (representing major faculty travel spenders), objectives were defined: 听
- Improve customer service
- Reduce costs
- Improve process efficiencies
- Improve control and compliance
- Adhere to the principles of corporate social responsibilities
- Enhance reporting and auditing capabilities
Essentially, the program aims to transform the University鈥檚 entire travel and expense processes by:
- Automating the process
- Negotiating deals with travel suppliers听to get the best prices
- Simplifying payments
- Mitigating travel risk
How will the TMP work?
Because we're working with a contracted听Travel Management Company, we're able to negotiate travels prices that are often lower.听The online booking tool customized for McGill听will simplify transactions.
As more McGillians use the TMP, we'll be able to gather data on the most frequent听destinations and other information that can help us negotiate听better and better deals over time. 听听
Careful management of McGill鈥檚 travel spending on travel is an important element听of the TMP.听
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