BANNER HEALTH
Based at Phoenix , Arizona , Banner Health is one of the largest not for profit healthcare organizations in the United Sates . It was founded in 1999 out of a merger between Samaritan Health System and Lutheran Health System , since when it has grown the number of hospitals and medical centers under its umbrella to almost 30 . Its Western Region facilities serve a number of rural areas -- many are the only inpatient facilities available within the community .
It also embraces nearly 300 clinics , and employs more than 50,000 people in seven western states . In the Arizona Region , Banner Health is the state ’ s largest private employer , and is one of Northern Colorado ’ s largest employers .
As such , Banner Health operates a highly complex and important supply chain process , and it is one that is known for being datadriven , disciplined in cost controls , and results oriented with its supply chain , leaders , physicians and clinicians all working together .
The company ’ s efforts were
acknowledged in this year ’ s Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 , which recognizes leadership in improving human life at sustainable costs . A regular in the report , Banner Health placed twelfth in the 2017 edition , lining up alongside such well-known names as Johnson & Johnson , Cleveland Clinic and Pfizer .
“ The company maintained strong Truven Health Analytics results and a strong bond rating ,” said the report .
“ Banner Health is a $ 7bn regional system that has methodically built a cadre of solutions in the centralized distribution center over the past five years . Most impressive is how the company managed these capital projects on a limited budget with partners . Capabilities of their vertically integrated supply chain include traditional distribution as well as custom procedure trays , home delivery , pharmacy repack , compounding operations and global sourcing initiatives .
“ The company ’ s supply chain continues to be a model for alignment to corporate strategy . The supply chain ’ s alignment to
50 August 2017