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“ One of the most significant milestones for the company in recent years was the acquisition of Medtronic ’ s Patient Recovery business in 2017 ,” says Tanja . “ Effectively , this move doubled the size of our medical products business and significantly expanded our global commercial footprint . Our aim is to be healthcare ’ s most trusted partner , building on our scale and heritage in distribution , products , and solutions , while also focusing our resources on what matters most . Through our manufacturing , sourcing , and commercial activities , we always endeavor to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of patients across our international footprint – each and every day .”

Indeed , ultimately , at the center of everything is the customer . Its focus on supporting its healthcare customer is the foundation upon which the company innovates and invests – and both ensure its success . Tanja points out , that even its research and development processes are built around customers and patients .
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“ We have adopted an approach that is centered on the customer ,” she explains . “ Therefore , we see this as a kind of customer-centric innovation . In this process , organizations focus on creating solutions based on a deep understanding of their customers – their business challenges , their work needs , and their concerns about patient safety .
“ If you are part of a company that prioritizes the customer experience and enduser wellbeing , then the best way to deliver innovation that matters is to address both customer and patient challenges ,” Tanja continues . “ Consequently , we have focused new product development around improving patient outcomes , and product functionality for healthcare professionals .”
One key period of time during which that focus really came to light was during the pandemic . Since Cardinal Health ’ s International Medical Products and Distribution business
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