Plum Healthcare Group Awards Medline Industries, Inc. Prime Vendor Distribution Deal
New partnership focuses on standardization and reducing costs on medical supplies
MUNDELEIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rising supply chain costs and a heavy focus on quality measures have changed the way skilled nursing facilities think about their daily operations. As a result, facilities are creating exclusive partnerships with distributors who can provide customized solutions aimed at driving supply chain efficiencies and enhancing patient care. That’s why Plum Healthcare Group has awarded Medline a new exclusive distribution agreement for the 30 skilled nursing facilities it supports in Northern California.
“Our new partnership goes beyond just supplies. With the industry knowledge and supply chain expertise Medline brings, I’m confident this will lead to a long-standing prime vendor partnership”
During the three-year partnership, the global medical supplies manufacturer and distributor is providing facilities with cost savings on medical supplies, such as the FitRight® Briefs line from Medline. Additionally, Plum Healthcare Group is also using the Medline Remedy® Phytoplex™ line, which incorporates an innovative blend of plant-based ingredients to clean, moisturize and protect skin. The facilities can access on online tool called Medline INSIGHT when looking up these and a vast portfolio of products to better understand general and specific information about purchases, usage, pricing, orders and shipment status – all in real time.
“Medline continues to invest heavily in manufacturing high quality clinical products, developing efficient quality assurance programs, and supply chain solutions for the skilled nursing facility space and is dedicated to helping Plum Healthcare Group drive spend down and achieve their financial and clinical goals,” says Matt Van Zelst, vice president of national accounts, post-acute care, Medline.
While the prime vendor partnership with Plum Healthcare Group is new, President Nick Anderson worked with Medline in previous supply chain roles within Plum Healthcare. When he officially became president in early 2016, he presented Plum Healthcare Group with the prime vendor opportunity to build upon Medline’s proven track record of delivering high quality products, industry knowledge and supply chain management tools.
“Our new partnership goes beyond just supplies. With the industry knowledge and supply chain expertise Medline brings, I’m confident this will lead to a long-standing prime vendor partnership,” says Anderson.
The contract is effective through December 31, 2019.
About Medline
Medline is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions that help customers achieve both clinical and financial success. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., the company offers 350,000+ medical devices and support services through more than 1,200 direct sales representatives who are dedicated points of contact for customers across the continuum of care. For more information on Medline, go to www.medline.com or http://www.medline.com/social-media to connect with Medline on its social media channels.