AFFLINK, a leader in supply chain management, has been awarded the MedAssets Supply Chain Platinum Supplier Award for the sixth time in six years...every year since 2010.
"MedAssets recognizes suppliers that consistently help their members implement cost-reduction strategies," says Marie Carr, Director of Healthcare with AFFLINK.
"They also look for organizations that help end-customers better manage their supply needs and improve their facility operations."
MedAssets has more than 3,200 employees working with organizations in the healthcare industry. Their membership includes more than 180 healthcare systems, 4,400 hospitals, and 122,000 non-acute healthcare providers.
In judging the award, supplier performance is evaluated against 37 different items during the calendar year.
Award levels are Platinum, the most coveted award and the one presented to AFFLINK, followed by Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, based on total points earned.