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Warehouse supervisor Fred Alfaro came to Medline in 1992 in part to get out of the Chicago cold. Thirty-three years later, he’s still feeling the warmth. Read more of his story in the first installment of “The 20+ Club,” a celebration of longtime Medline employees.
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who gave their lives for our country. Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom. We connected with Stu Schneider to hear how he commemorates the holiday and what it means to him.
We’re honored to be recognized alongside Northwestern Medicine with the #GHXcellence Award for Collaboration and Partnership. Congratulations to Tabitha M. Welsh of Northwestern Medicine and our own Brian Harty for their leadership throughout this transition. This recognition is a testament to what’s possible when health systems and supply chain partners move forward together.
"The company was doubly recognized this month in rankings spotlighting key leadership and innovation across the healthcare industry. Medline CEO Jim Boyle was included in the No. 24 spot among the publication’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2024, and Medline itself was one of three honorees in the supply chain category of the newly launched Best in Business awards, which focus on the crucial contributions of vendors, suppliers and other healthcare partners." "The Best in Business rankings are based on quality, outcomes, efficiency, customer focus and innovation, as determined by a panel of judges that included active and retired leaders from healthcare organizations, associations and industry bodies..." “Our relentless focus on the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we would not be so successful without a remarkable team. These recognitions belong to them, and I’m honored to lead such a remarkable group.” - Jim Boyle (CEO, Medline)
"Looking back on 2024, it was a year of more for Medline – more innovations added to its portfolio of 335,000-plus products, more collaborations, more growth, more prestige in the form of industry recognitions and, above all, more possibilities for customers – all driven by a resilient workforce that grew to 43,000 strong." "Those combined efforts – everything from business acquisitions that bolster Medline’s capabilities to new care solutions to facility upgrades – were all part of the company’s persistent focus on giving providers the products, support and peace of mind they need to overcome their individual and industry challenges and make healthcare run better." "Enjoy this stroll back through Medline’s top news of the last 12 months"
"Awarded diamond-level Resiliency Badge from Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative (HIRC)" "Since 2018, Medline has invested nearly $2.3 billion through its Healthcare Resilience Initiative, a national capital expenditure campaign that has included new distribution centers, manufacturing capabilities and information technology (IT) upgrades to support the long-term supply chain needs of healthcare providers." "Evaluating resilience attributes across eight domains – Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Visibility, Supplier Management, Risk Management & Contingency, Operational Health and Market – the robust assessment included a review of Medline’s key performance indicators (KPIs), policies and procedures, survey responses, and interview insights."
"Advanced sterile drape solutions, surgical products, and OEM capabilities bolster Medline portfolio" "Medline, a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of medical supplies and solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its acquisition of the global surgical solutions business of Ecolab Inc., including the industry-leading Microtek™ product lines. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Medline’s growth strategy and commitment to delivering innovative solutions to its customers." "Medline is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for employees, customers, and partners during its integration process, maintaining the highest standards of service and support throughout this period."
"Under the new agreement, Medline will serve as the healthcare organization’s exclusive provider of medical and surgical supplies." "With more than 600 beds, Kaweah Health is the largest community healthcare organization providing comprehensive health services to Tulare and Kings Counties." "Kaweah Health will be serviced out of Medline’s state-of-the-art, over 1 million square foot distribution center in Tracy, California. With advanced analytics platforms from Medline, the healthcare organization will also be able to more easily monitor key metrics across its growing operations such as item utilization, contract compliance, price accuracy and spend by product categories." "By leveraging Medline’s expertise and supply chain infrastructure, Kaweah Health aims to reduce costs and increase transparency in its procurement processes, all while maintaining the highest standard of care."
Five Women Drivers Attest: MedTrans Delivers as a Career Option Growth opportunities, work/life balance are part of Medline’s approach to better representation behind the wheel. "Medline’s fleet of more than 1,800 MedTrans trucks and more than 1,800 specially trained drivers – one of the largest private fleet operations in the United States – plays a crucial role in the company’s mission of providing healthcare products and solutions to the nation’s hospitals, nursing homes and doctors’ offices that make up the continuum of care..." "Because customers depend on MedTrans so much, Medline takes great efforts to ensure its drivers have the support they need, with competitive benefits..." "Unlike many other drivers in the industry, MedTrans drivers typically go home at the end of every shift. That allows them to have a better work-life balance..." "Like many of her peers, she recommends MedTrans as a great career option for women."
"Medline named a ‘Best Employer for Women’ third year in a row..." "'As we celebrate this achievement, we are committed to continuing our efforts to support gender equality and create opportunities for women at all levels of our organization. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our employees, whose dedication and passion make Medline a great workplace...' said Katie Halberg, senior vice president of human resources for Medline..." "America’s Best Employers for Women were identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 150,000 women working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. from all industry sectors. Over 4 million employer evaluations are considered..."
