All items that are to be returned to a vendor for repair or replacement must be processed through the Receiving Department.  Inventory items need to be taken to the Receiving Department with the shipping box open.  Receiving personnel will remove the inventory tag and ship the item to the vendor.  A call tag, return authorization, and/or budget number must be provided to return the item to the vendor.   When the replacement/repaired item is returned to the University, the Receiving Department will re-tag the item and deliver it to the appropriate department.