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Standard Register Honored by the Premier Healthcare Alliance for Exceeding Performance Expectations
Thursday 18. June 2009 - Standard Register (NYSE: SR) was honored today with the Supplier Performance Award by Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, the group purchasing unit of the Premier healthcare alliance which works with hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country to improve healthcare quality and affordability.
Premier contracts with more than 800 suppliers and Standard Register is one of 45 contracted suppliers to receive the Performance Award. Winners are recognized for their outstanding management of Premier agreements and drive toward the mutual goal of providing clinical and financial value to the not-for-profit hospitals that are members of the Premier alliance.
“Were honored to receive this coveted award. It is high praise from an organization that has consistently delivered exceptional value to the healthcare industry,” said Brad Cates, vice president and general manager of Standard Registers Healthcare Business Unit. “Moreover, it inspires us in our mission of helping the Premier alliance members achieve operational excellence and quality patient care.”
The award was presented to Standard Register at the 2009 Premier Annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition in Anaheim, Calif. The award ceremony was held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
“Premier is pleased to recognize our top performing suppliers with the Performance Award, which honors our valued suppliers that strive for collaboration and performance excellence to the benefit of the alliance,” said Premier Purchasing Partners President Mike Alkire.
Premier’s Performance Award applauds the efforts of contracted suppliers to meet and exceed operational expectations. In selecting recipients, satisfaction and performance data are collected and scored over four successive calendar quarters. Feedback is provided during regular supplier business line reviews. Organizations scoring 80 percent or higher earn the Performance Award.
As part of its agreement with Premier, Standard Register provides alliance members with an expansive portfolio of products, technology and services. The portfolio includes solutions for document automation, patient identification and information management, secure prescriptions, training and marketing, as well as a wide variety of print supply chain services. Standard Register also provides professional services and training to assist Premier members with cost management, standardization and process improvement.