Sarah Thomas; director of vertical markets at ASB (center) accepted the award at Premier’s 2016 Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition from Durral Gilbert, president of supply chain services for Premier (left) and Mike Alkire, Premier’s chief operating officer.

Sarah Thomas; director of vertical markets at ASB (center) accepted the award at Premier’s 2016 Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition from Durral Gilbert, president of supply chain services for Premier (left) and Mike Alkire, Premier’s chief operating officer.

Supplier American Solutions for Business (UPIC: AMER0005) has won the Supplier Horizon Award from healthcare improvement alliance Premier, Inc. ASB was one of 12 suppliers to receive the award this year and was recognized for the support of Premier members through exceptional local customer service and engagement, value creation through clinical excellence and commitment to lower costs.

“American is so pleased with this award and to be able to support Premier and its members by offering quality products, exceptional service and pricing that fits their needs,” says Sarah Thomas, director of vertical markets at ASB. She accepted the award at Premier’s 2016 Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition on June 22 on behalf of the Glenwood, Minnesota-based company.

Durral R. Gilbert, president of supply chain services at Premier, adds, “ASB supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies. We’re honored to recognize them as a Horizon Award recipient.”