As she explains , by the late 1970s , the founder of Cardinal Health , Bob Walter , understood that the US food industry was consolidating . In response , he saw ( and eventually took ) opportunities to expand into healthcare , recognizing that there were actually a number of similarities between distributing food and medical products . His
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initial foray came in 1979 , when he acquired a 50 percent stake in Bailey Drug Company , a small Ohio distributor . It was the first in a series of acquisitions of healthcare product and distribution companies .
All of this has helped to shape and transform Cardinal Health into the company it is today : a global , integrated medical products business with approximately 44,000 employees in over 40 countries . The company , which is globally headquartered out of Dublin , Ohio , with a European headquarters in Dublin , Ireland , and an Asian one in Singapore , seeks
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Cardinal Health ’ s International Medical Products and Distribution business , which oversees the company ’ s commercial medical product activities in North America , Latin America , the Asia-Pacific , Europe , the Middle East , and Africa , has a comprehensive product portfolio of medical solutions for wound care , venous thromboembolism treatment , enteral feeding , surgical gloves , surgical kits , fluid management , and wound drains . An industry-leading healthcare products manufacturer , the company is also well-known for its range of distribution and supply chain services that have been carefully designed to improve operational efficiency and financial performance of healthcare organizations , while also reducing the cost of care .
Flex Partnering for long-term customer value Flex is known as a product design and manufacturing powerhouse , and one of the world ’ s largest supply chain companies . Serving multiple industries , including the advanced medical technology and pharmaceutical sectors , the company also offers a range of integrated value-added services that are designed to optimize every aspect of a product ’ s journey , from design and manufacturing to delivery and aftermarket services .
The combined value of extensive global scale , sustainable supply chain capabilities , dedicated circular economy resources and practical experience can help customers transform their value chain through value-added fulfillment , logistics , repair , refurbishment and recycling services .
These services can be taken independently , or in partnership with the Flex regionalized global manufacturing network for a seamless end-to-end solution that drives operational efficiencies , and accelerates timeto-market .
Although partnering to de-risk supply chain volatility is an obvious move , partnering for sustainability will be new to many .
Flex has become a trusted and integral part of its customers ’ operations by delivering a sustainable reverse logistics strategy through regional repair and refurbishment , and recycle services that can boost customer satisfaction and decrease almost half their
CO 2 emissions .
Partnering can hold the key to faster and longer-term improvement in the patient experience around the world .
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