Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Solis Mammography and St. David’s HealthCare Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Women’s Breast Health Services in Central Texas

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Addison, TX, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solis Mammography , the nation’s largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, and St. David’s HealthCare , one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas, have partnered to expand access to quality breast health services for Central Texans.

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  • Addison, TX, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solis Mammography , the nation’s largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, and St. David’s HealthCare , one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas, have partnered to expand access to quality breast health services for Central Texans.
  • Beginning November 13, 2023, the breast imaging services at St. David’s Medical Center will operate as Solis Mammography, a department of St. David’s Medical Center.
  • This partnership will combine the best of St. David’s HealthCare’s distinguished clinical reputation with Solis Mammography’s signature patient-centric services.
  • St. David’s HealthCare is a unique partnership between hospital management company HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits— St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation .

NAPA Remains #1 for Anesthesia Management Services in 2023 Black Book Survey

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Monday, November 6, 2023

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) is honored to announce our seventh consecutive year as the nation's highest-ranked vendor for Anesthesia Management Services, as reported by the independent Black Book Market Research. The Black Book survey results are determined by over 800,000 independent ballots from healthcare professionals and clinicians nationwide, representing over 117,000 healthcare institutions. Black Book has been recognized as a Top 25 international market research niche firm for more than 20 years, with a focus on technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, procurement, higher education, finance, and business services.

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  • MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) is honored to announce our seventh consecutive year as the nation's highest-ranked vendor for Anesthesia Management Services, as reported by the independent Black Book Market Research.
  • The Black Book survey results are determined by over 800,000 independent ballots from healthcare professionals and clinicians nationwide, representing over 117,000 healthcare institutions.
  • Even in a dynamic and difficult healthcare market, NAPA consistently proves its ability to deliver trusted, stable, and high-quality patient-centered anesthesia services."
  • This year, the ARA program also received the 2023 Patient Safety Award from the American Society of Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM).

Donor Alliance Director Receives Regional Leadership Award

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Each year, the award recognizes an individual whose performance excellence leadership and behaviors provide a role model for others.

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  • Each year, the award recognizes an individual whose performance excellence leadership and behaviors provide a role model for others.
  • As director of performance excellence, Harcek collaborates with each department at Donor Alliance to evaluate and continuously improve systems and processes across the nonprofit organization.
  • “The community depends on Donor Alliance during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, and it’s crucial our services are systematic and repeatable.
  • We’d like to congratulate Grace on this well-deserved recognition.”
    Under Harcek’s performance excellence leadership, Donor Alliance was awarded the RMPEx Peak Award in 2015 and was named a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner in 2018, the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.

DELTA DENTAL OF ARKANSAS WINS GOVERNOR'S QUALITY AWARD

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Friday, September 22, 2023

SHERWOOD, Ark., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Arkansas is one of only eight Arkansas companies that won 2023 Governor's Quality Awards. The organizations were recognized at the 29th Annual Awards Celebration at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock on Sept. 21. Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald presented the awards.

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  • SHERWOOD, Ark., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Arkansas is one of only eight Arkansas companies that won 2023 Governor's Quality Awards.
  • Delta Dental of Arkansas received the Commitment Award, the second-level award within a four-tier award process.
  • "We are incredibly proud and honored to have our employees recognized with the Governor's Quality Award," said Kristin Merlo, Delta Dental of Arkansas President and CEO.
  • The Governor's Quality Award program is coordinated by the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.

Covenant Receives Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in the U.S., has been awarded the Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in the U.S., has been awarded the Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management.
  • The Quest for Quality Awards are the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for carriers, ports, and logistics providers worldwide.
  • Logistics Management's (LM) Annual Quest for Quality Awards is the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG).
  • "Receiving the Quest for Quality Award is a testament to our commitment to providing reliable and efficient logistics solutions.

Heartland Express Inc. Earns 19th Quest for Quality Award

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Monday, August 21, 2023

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. ( www.heartlandexpress.com ) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine’s Quest for Quality Award for the nineteenth time in the last twenty-one years.

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  • NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. ( www.heartlandexpress.com ) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine’s Quest for Quality Award for the nineteenth time in the last twenty-one years.
  • Heartland Express has received Logistics Management Magazine’s 2023 Quest for Quality Award within the Dry Freight Carrier classification.
  • To determine the best of the best, Logistics Management’s readers vote on carriers’ service quality based on 5 criteria – On-Time Performance, Value, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Equipment & Operations.
  • More information about Heartland Express can be found on the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com .

A. Duie Pyle Receives Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality Award for the 34th Straight Year

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Monday, August 14, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), the 99-year-old premier provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, today announces it has been named a recipient of the 40th Quest for Quality Awards presented by Logistics Management magazine.

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), the 99-year-old premier provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, today announces it has been named a recipient of the 40th Quest for Quality Awards presented by Logistics Management magazine.
  • Pyle's excellence has been consistently acknowledged by the media outlet for an impressive streak of 34 consecutive years.
  • During this time, the company has consistently ranked among the top performers in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional LTL Carriers category.
  • The Quest for Quality Awards are recognized as a benchmark for customer satisfaction and performance in the transportation and logistics industry, making them a standard of excellence for carriers, ports and logistics providers worldwide.

Schneider wins five Quest for Quality Awards

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is honored to announce the company is a recipient of 2023 Quest for Quality Award, from Logistics Management, in the following categories:

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  • Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is honored to announce the company is a recipient of 2023 Quest for Quality Award, from Logistics Management, in the following categories:
    The Quest for Quality Awards are the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for carriers, ports and logistics providers worldwide.
  • Over the last five years, Schneider has won a total of 15 Quest for Quality Awards, demonstrating the company’s long-standing commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • “This year’s results are a true display of Schneider’s superior service and performance,” said Schneider Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Group Senior Vice President and General Manager of Logistics, Erin Van Zeeland.
  • “To be recognized by Logistics Management with five awards is an honor.

ViB Donates A Percentage Of Sales To Aid In The Global Water Crisis

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ViB, a leading B2B demand generation partner dedicated to making a positive impact, announced today it is renewing its commitment to donate 1.5% of all sales to aid in the water crisis. Building upon the success of last year's campaign in Nairobi, Kenya, ViB aims to raise more funds to provide clean water filters, anti parasitic medicine and health visits to families in third world countries who do not have access to safe and clean drinking water.

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  • Recognizing the urgent need for clean water, ViB joined forces with The Bucket Ministry last year, raising over $180,000 in donations, which equates to providing approximately 30,000 filters to individuals in need.
  • The Bucket Ministry is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean water solutions and ministry to over 20 countries.
  • They focus on distribution of long-lasting water filters to families who otherwise don't have access to safe water.
  • Together, we can make a significant difference in improving access to clean water and combating the devastating consequences of polluted drinking water.

CMTC Releases Season 9 of Modern Manufacturing Podcast “Shifting Gears”

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) announced today the release of Shifting Gears Season Nine .

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  • California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) announced today the release of Shifting Gears Season Nine .
  • CMTC originally launched the Shifting Gears podcast in early 2021 to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) keep up with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry news.
  • Last season, Shifting Gears explored artificial intelligence in manufacturing , the current state of the economy , and continuous improvement through the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBQNA) Framework .
  • Shifting Gears host, CMTC Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Gregg Profozich, is joined by subject matter experts to explore each of these three topics.