Medline Awarded Multi-Source Supply Purchasing Agreement by Novation for Orthopedic Softgoods
Members served by Novation nationwide to benefit from negotiated pricing, cost savings and customer service expertise
Mundelein, Ill., Oct. 21, 2015 – Members served by Novation looking to purchase a comprehensive range of orthopedic softgoods will soon benefit from negotiated pricing, cost savings and customer service expertise as part of a recent multi-source supply purchasing agreement with Medline. The company is a global manufacturer and distributor serving the healthcare industry with medical supplies and clinical solutions.
As part of this three-year agreement, members and affiliates of VHA Inc., UHC, Children's Hospital Association and Provista LLC, which are served by Novation, will be able to receive savings on products such as wrist splints, cervical collars, back supports and ankle boots.
“With 40 distribution centers strategically located throughout the country, Medline is well positioned to easily meet the delivery demands of members from coast to coast so they can receive products when and where they need them,” says Scott Simonson, vice president, national accounts, Medline. “We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with Novation and are committed to helping our customers achieve both clinical and financial success.”
Earlier this year, Novation named Medline the 2014 Advisory Services Partner of the Year, and also presented the company with the aptitudeTM Market Movers Award. This year, Medline was the only supplier to receive two awards.
Learn more about Medline’s offering of orthopedic softgoods at http://www.medline.com/category/Orthopedic-Soft-Goods/cat350071
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.