Strategic Partnerships

AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen Corporation was formed in August 2001 when AmeriSource Health Corporation merged with Bergen Brunswig Corporation. The merger of these two industry leaders formed AmerisourceBergen Corporation, with 51 distribution centers and approximately $40 billion in annualized operating revenue. Since then, AmerisourceBergen has built six new strategically-located, state-of-the-art distribution centers, closing older, less efficient facilities in the process. The Company operates approximately 30 distribution centers today. AmerisourceBergen is the leading distributor focusing exclusively on the pharmaceutical supply channel. Alliant Purchasing members secure better pricing levels with extended payment terms through this agreement.

Capital Asset Protection Program (CAPP)
A self-funded equipment maintenance management program, CAPP is designed to lower maintenance costs without compromising quality or service consistency. CAPP is a non-committed program that allows member flexibility in selecting equipment for coverage, levels of coverage, and a service provider. CAPP reduces costs by relying on a “time and material” agreement rather than a manufacturer service contract, maintaining a database of equipment service and charges, and offering repair alternatives. Alliant Purchasing contracts with ARAMARK to administer CAPP. The 2006 Customer Satisfaction Survey indicated a high level of member satisfaction with the CAPP program, including staff knowledge and service.

Cardinal Health Distribution
Cardinal Health Distribution is the largest distributor of healthcare products and services in the United States. Cardinal Health Distribution delivers nationwide from 49 distribution support centers; Alliant Purchasing members are primarily serviced by Indianapolis, Louisville, and Chicago. Cardinal Health Distribution offers unique benefits which include: guaranteed next-day delivery within 250 miles of pick up, freight management systems to track your delivery, experienced drivers, and reliable transportation service. Alliant Purchasing members access a lower mark-up from this regional agreement. Alliant Purchaing members access preferred terms through aggregated volume. Cardinal Health is a contracted distributor alternative for acute care members.

 
LabCorp
LabCorp is one of the world's leading clinical laboratory companies, providing a broad menu of specialized and routine testing. Through a seamless integration of regional laboratories and esoteric testing facilities, LabCorp delivers an industry-leading single source reference solution. Our contract offers Alliant Purchasing members a reference lab alternative with discounted pricing.

MEMdata
MEMdata offers Alliant Purchasing two alternative programs to access their capital equipment acquisition services. MEMdata works in partnership with a client using their Performer Elite program by creating a budget, writing equipment specifications, analyzing quotations, and negotiating a final price. In addition to time benefits, MEMdata guarantees that, assuming at least 50 percent of annual equipment needs are forwarded to them, annual equipment savings will be greater than or equal to the Performer Elite fee. MEMdata also has a contingency program to assist clients achieve a lower equipment price. Final bids are submitted to MEMdata and, over a 5 to 8 day period, an alternative price is negotiated. If the alternative price is accepted, the client pays MEMdata a percentage of the price savings. Alliant Purchasing members pay a lower percentage established by our regional contract.