Only 38 out of 800 suppliers to received the award in 2011. The award recognizes the partner’s performance, which exceeded operational expectations, according to the release. Performance data is collected and scored over four successive calendar quarters.
“Olympus is honored to be recognized as a 2011 Premier Performance Award winner,” said Rick Harbuck, group vice president for Olympus’ endoscopy division, in the release. “As a precision technology leader, designing and delivering innovative medical and surgical solutions worldwide, Olympus, understands the importance of its business partner role. By working closely with and listening carefully to our customers, Olympus provides innovative healthcare solutions to improve the lives of millions of people who have diagnostic or treatment procedures performed with the products and services we provide.”
Mike Alkire, Premier Purchasing Partners president, said, in the release, “It is imperative for hospitals to operate in the highest quality environment at the best possible cost and Olympus and Gyrus ACMI have been able to support alliance members in doing so. We’re proud to recognize them as a top performing organization.”
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