2015 HDMA DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT Award
PAST DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT Award RECIPIENTS
Presented on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in
Orlando, Florida.
HDMA’s Distribution Management Award recognizes HDMA member companies’ efforts to
improve the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of the healthcare supply chain through the
2015 DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT Award — NOMINATION FORM
power of trading partner relationships.
General Description: __________________________________________________________________________
The award highlights truly innovative collaborative efforts between distributors and
Companies Involved: __________________________________________________________________________
manufacturers that improve or enhance processes, reduce costs and leverage advanced
technologies or logistical practices. Recipients serve as models for leadership and innovation in
healthcare distribution and demonstrate the strength of successful business partnerships.
This honor is awarded to a collaborative effort between trading partners — distributors
2012 Distribution Management Award Winner:
Cardinal Health, Inc., for its Cold Chain Project:
Innovative Qualified Reusable Phase Change Tote
Technology Program
2013 Distribution Management Award Winner: GHX in collaboration with AbbVie Inc.;
AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Cardinal Health, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson Healthcare
Systems Inc.; McKesson Corporation; Veterans Health Administration for its “Track and Trace
for Serialized Product” pilot.
and manufacturers — and may include more than two companies. Trading partners must be
HDMA members and the nominated project must have been implemented or piloted in the
18 months before December 31, 2014.
Winners must demonstrate the value of distribution by developing creative, results-
2015 HDMA DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO
March 8–11, 2015 | JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla.
oriented initiatives that set the standard for excellence in the healthcare industry.
Each year the Distribution Management Conference and Expo attracts thought-provoking
Successful nominations will have:
speakers on topics that directly affect your business operations. With the dynamic growth of
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Implemented technology, processes or programs considered “innovative;”
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Produced real or projected gains in productivity, supply chain safety or created
the healthcare distribution industry and evolving products, business models and solutions,
this is one conference you should not miss in 2015.
efficiencies for trading partners; and/or,
Select from nearly 30 business, policy and technology breakout sessions to gain knowledge
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and generate new ideas for your organization; visit with service providers offering solutions
Resulted in a real or projected reduction in costs.
The HDMA Industry Relations Council serves as the judging panel, and will review the
nominations. A slate of finalists will be determined, and a final vote by the judges will
decide the winner. Only entries judged to be worthy of the award will be considered, and
there is no requirement to present the award each year.
and products that not only meet your specific needs, but are on track with the latest
healthcare supply chain trends; and hear from featured speakers at our general sessions.
This year’s featured speakers include:
Big Data: A Revolution That Will Change How We Live, Work and Think
Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
Bestselling Author of Delete and Big Data and Expert on the Networked Economy
Questions? Contact Lisa Gallagher, Director, Member Services
at (703) 885-0251 or [email protected].
Achieving the Impossible
Ben Saunders
World Record-Breaking Polar Explorer and Endurance Athlete
What’s In, What’s Out, What’s Ahead: 2015 Healthcare Marketplace Trends
Doug Long
Vice President, Industry Relations, IMS Health, Inc.
Key Contact: __________________________________________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________
Please provide a description of the nomination by addressing at least one of the following:
Nominations should be limited to no more than four pages. Each item must be addressed for your nomination to
be considered.
1.Why should the implemented technology, processes or programs be considered “innovative” (in keeping with the
spirit of the award).
2.Describe real or projected gains in productivity, supply chain safety or efficiencies for trading partners.
3.Describe the real or projected reduction in costs.
NOTE: Please be advised that this information will be presented to the DMA judges as submitted, without edit
or comment. Graphics and charts may be included in support of the nomination. In addition, if a demonstration
of this solution is available for review, please indicate so in your response. Based on the information provided to
HDMA for judging, HDMA may contact you or the nominee for further information.
Mail, fax or email your nomination on or before January 9, 2015, to:
Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA)
Attn: Lisa Gallagher, Director, Member Services
901 North Glebe Road, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203 | Fax: (703) 812-5282
Questions? Contact Lisa Gallagher, Director, Member Services
at (703) 885-0251 or [email protected].
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Katty Kay
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