MCGAW PARK, Ill. -- During its recent annual national sales training meeting in Orlando, Cardinal Health honored 29 leading manufacturers with awards for extraordinary industry performance. Winners represent organizations that provide products and services for the hospital supply, laboratory and ambulatory care distribution businesses of Cardinal Health.

				Â "It is important to acknowledge the significant efforts and achievements that these laboratory and medical-surgical suppliers have made in working with us to deliver valuable solutions to healthcare providers," said Sandy Rigopoulos, Cardinal Health's vice president of vendor management and administration, Supply Chain Services - Medical. 

Cardinal Health uses numerous criteria to evaluate its suppliers including industry leadership, sales and marketing excellence, superior customer service, financial and operational standards and innovation in product solutions.

				Â "We are focused on providing superior products and services to all of our customers. These awards recognize suppliers who share that focus," said Eric Timm, Cardinal Health's vice president of marketing, Hospital Supply Distribution.

				Â This year's award winners include: 

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Cardinal Health Recognizes Outstanding Suppliers