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Prime Vendor implementation

We ensure transitions without interruption.

WHAT WE DO

Our change management experts make switching supply chain partners seamless.

Without a proven change management partner to meticulously guide your organization through the process, switching healthcare suppliers and distribution partners can disrupt organizations and impact patient care.

Medline’s experienced implementation teams are dedicated to onboarding your business and creating a transition without disruption, to enhance the efficiency and reliability of your supply chain and ensure success from day one.

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HOW WE DO IT

Our people and process guide every step

When you select Medline as a Prime Vendor partner, the work is just getting started. Our change management experts lead a data driven, multi-step process of identifying issues and solving them, taking care of up to 90 percent of the work to ensure the transition goes through without disruption.

Implementation experts lead your transition

We dedicate a team of analysts who prepare customers for onboarding.

Thorough data cleansing and analysis

We ensure that “good” data feeds inventory management, logistics and operations, leading to better outcomes.

Comprehensive implementation process

We lead a proven multi-step process that minimizes the workload on your staff.

True partner collaboration

We proactively communicate with our partners on data sharing and resource allocation for a successful transition.

FROM OUR PROVIDER PARTNER

“I am genuinely grateful for the planning and support that facilitated a smooth transition to a new distribution partner. It was an easy transition, thanks to the impact of effective change management [and Medline’s] ‘run toward the problem’ mentality.”

Mark Fawson, MBA, BSN, RN, CMRP, director material services, University of Utah Health

BENEFITS

We give you confidence for a seamless “go live” experience

Planning, partnership and support are key to mitigating challenges and creating a seamless transition to a new Prime Vendor partner. Our change management professionals help deliver the results you need by day one, and support you for an additional 30 days post-implementation to meet your goals.