June 15, 2021 – Owens & Minor, Inc. (Richmond, VA) has been honored for its exemplary efforts supporting continuity of essential healthcare supplies during the pandemic with the receipt of two awards: the 2021 Supplier Legacy Award and the COVID-19 Award for Most Supportive Supplier.
Presented by Premier Inc. (Charlotte, NC), the awards recognize Owens & Minor’s innovation, industry fellowship, and leadership during the global crisis.
“Owens & Minor has been an incredible partner to Premier and our members, collaborating to source hard-to-procure materials throughout the pandemic,” said David A. Hargraves, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Premier. “Their proactive nature and responsiveness to member requests were both notable and deeply valued, and we remain grateful for their team’s ongoing collaboration.”
Owens & Minor took swift action during the earliest days of the pandemic, implementing robust safety protocols and ramping up Americas-based manufacturing to help maintain supply resiliency in the midst of extraordinary circumstances, the company says.