Helping the Clearwater Business Community Celebrate Veterans Day
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know we are a company that is big on civic pride and community service. That’s why we have an annual tradition of …
WestCMR Vendor Appreciation Party 2016
Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to thank some important people: our vendors. Together we had a terrific time at the Belleair Country Club. It was a fantastic opportunity for …
We’re on a Mission to Make Healthcare More Efficient and Green Worldwide
Since our beginning in 1997, we’ve been committed to social responsibility. Environmental conservation has been – and continues to be – a top priority.
WestCMR Announces Coordinated Mission to Reduce Healthcare Supply Chain Waste
WestCMR, GeoSurgical and Ware Consulting collectively help hospitals and surgical centers reduce waste and improve international access to surgical supplies and equipment.
50 Hospitals That Are Going Green
Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to name 50 hospitals as some of the greenest hospitals in America.
WestCMR Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The team at WestCMR dedicates time, funds, and service to various social responsibility initiatives, but few hit so close to home as our support for various cancer-related non-profits during October, …
WestCMR Supports Tampa Bay Area High School Robotics Club
If you’ve spent a little time on our blog, you may have noticed we take community service seriously. Many of the programs we participate in are often focused on helping …
Employee Appreciation Helps WestCMR Retain a Great Team
Looking for ways to show appreciation to your coworkers and employees? Opportunities are unlimited and need not be expensive or time-consuming. Learn more.
Millions of Dollars Are Wasted in Unused Surgical Supplies
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have put a price tag on that waste: almost $1,000 per procedure examined at the academic medical center.
WestCMR is a Proud Supporter of the Children’s Dream Fund
WestCMR is a proud supporter of the Children’s Dream Fund. Photo, left to right: Randy Ware (WestCMR) – Jolene Coyle (WestCMR) – Melissa Anderson (WestCMR) – Chris Sabo (CDF).
WestCMR at AHRMM 2016 – Sun, Fun, and Surgical Supplies
Posted by Sandra Carvalho Jenn and I had a terrific time at the AHRMM 2016 conference in San Diego this month! It was a great opportunity to meet industry professionals …
AHRMM16 – California, Here We Come!
California, here we come . . . for the AHRMM16 Conference & Exhibition on July 31st, of course! We look forward to connecting with healthcare supply chain professionals from around …
WestCMR Observes Memorial Day!
The crew at WestCMR values and appreciates that our freedom comes at a price, and we are proud to show our respect to those who preserve freedom every day. In …
Happy 19th Birthday, WestCMR!
In 1997, our Founder and CEO put himself out there and started the ball rolling on what would become WestCMR. He didn’t know where it would go, how big it …
We’re on Becker’s “Great Places to Work in Healthcare” Again!
Becker’s Healthcare has published the 2016 edition of its list, “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” and WestCMR has been recognized for the third year in a row! The …
Let Nothing Stand in Our Way of a Cure
When we heard about “Cut for a Cure,” our men volunteered, without hesitation, to join the cause. Twelve men of WestCMR went under the clippers Friday morning to raise money …
March Madness!
All year long, we’re “mad” about the waste in surgical supplies. That’s why we exist! Our passion is helping hospitals and surgery centers recover wasted dollars on surplus surgical supplies. …
Children’s Dream Fund – Celebrating a Bright Future
At WestCMR, we take pride in philanthropy being one of our uniting core values. On the afternoon of Friday, March 4th, ten of our team members were able to participate …
Certified Materials & Resource Professionals (CMRP) …. please read
If you have received the CMRP Designation in the past three years or are up for renewal, please contact WestCMR today. We are interested in learning more about why you …
ERP’s Innovation Bolsters WestCMR as Industry Leader
Automation, interfacing, and analytics help healthcare providers optimize inventory management, cut costs, and ultimately promote better patient care. At WestCMR, we have unveiled the next step in our commitment to technology …
Not Average, But Excellent
Excellent service does not simply come from a friendly transaction—it is the result of truly understanding your customer’s expectations and putting the right guidelines and service standards in place to …
Research the Healthcare companies you align your organization with for any product or service…
If you are in materials management and are responsible for buying/selling hospital supplies, this may appeal to you. With the power of the internet exploding over the past decade (or more), …
CEOs and CFOs: 10 things demanding your attention this year
How does one prioritize when everything is important? It’s a familiar feeling for most hospital and health system executives. To simplify and focus, we spoke to experts who helped us identify 10 of the most pressing issues for healthcare leadership and financial teams in 2016.
7 Thoughts on GREAT Leadership
We find the questions, ‘What makes a great leader?’ and ‘What does great leadership mean in practice?’ to be really interesting.
WestCMR’s December Community Outreach
by Becky Gaines At WestCMR, we recognize that the more we connect with the community, the stronger and healthier we all will become. We believe that in order to truly care for our …