Leading group purchasing company recognizes Sharp for exceptional customer service, excellence and commitment to lower costs

MONTVALE, N.J., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announced that it is a proud winner of the 2021 Supplier Horizon Award from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare group purchasing company.

Premier's approximately 2,800+ negotiated contracts with leading manufacturers help ensure that health care organizations can get the products and services they need. This is a great honor as Sharp was only awarded the contract with Premier less than two years ago. Sharp was recognized for its support of Premier members through exceptional customer service and engagement, the ability to drive value through clinical excellence and its commitment to lower costs.

"We are humbled to be recognized with this prestigious industry accolade from Premier Inc.," said Erica Calise, Director of Marketing, Government and National Accounts, Sharp Imaging and Information Company. "Sharp is committed to providing the highest level of customer service and value to customers in the healthcare industry and this recognition is a testament to that."

"Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies," said David A. Hargraves, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Premier. "We're honored to recognize them as a Horizon Award recipient."