The Value of Lean Six Sigma
What is Lean Manufacturing? What is Six Sigma and how can the two combined benefit your company? Lean Manufacturing is a systematic method to minimize waste within a manufacturing system …
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WestCMR Observance of Memorial Day
We are so fortunate to live in America; home of the free, because of the brave. It is on days like Memorial Day that we count our blessings, as we …
WestCMR Turns 20
Saturday, May 20th marked WestCMR’s 20th Anniversary. To mark this major milestone, Owner and Founder, Randy Ware kicked off the celebration Friday, May 19th by treating his Leadership team …
Geo-Who?
Curious about the brands that make up the WestCMR Global family? Today’s post puts a spotlight on GeoSurgical. In the last eight months, GeoSurgical has grown tremendously. Being the International …
Passport To Haiti: Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach 2017
For the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to attend an event held by Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, a Medical Supply Relief Organization based in Springfield, IL. Since …
The True Cost of Innovation in the Medical Device Industry
Most small businesses start out with the ambitious goal to offer a product or service that is different or unique. Often this is the difference between success and failure. In …
Excess Medical Supplies in the US Put to Good Use Overseas
Co-authors: Elise Fontaine & Melanie McGrade According to an article written by ProPublica, in 2012, the National Academy of Medicine projected that healthcare facilities across the United States dispose of …
Wellness at WestCMR
It turns out the Japanese were on to something when they started scheduling regular stretch sessions throughout their long work days. They knew early on that healthy employees were productive …
WestCMR Updates Its Accreditation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
At WestCMR, we are serious about providing the best experience and value to our customers. That’s why we have updated our accreditation with the BBB. Achieving – even exceeding, when …
National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day – March 29
On March 29th, the nation will celebrate National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day; quite a mouthful of words to say but observing this day means so much to so …
Looking for a New Career? Check out WestCMR at the SPC Job Fair
At WestCMR, we are always looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals who want to make a difference for customers and our community. If that sounds like you, why not see what …
Cut for a Cure 2017
There’s nothing like a clean, close shave – especially when it helps a worthy cause! The WestCMR crew joined forces again with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and its annual “Cut …
WestCMR Named One of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare – Fourth Year in a Row!
2017 has been terrific so far for the team here at WestCMR! We were honored to receive the Large Business of the Year award from Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce …
Congratulations to the 100 Top Rural and Community Hospitals
100 top rural and community hospitals Here is a list of the 2017 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S., according to The National Rural Health Association’s Rural …
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce Names WestCMR Large Business of the Year
During the 95th annual Chamber meeting, WestCMR received an incredible honor. We were named Large Business of the Year! WestCMR team members in attendance along with founder Randy Ware …
Meet Us at Spring 2017 Career & Internship Fair Week – USF!
If you’re a student at the University of South Florida who is looking for a new career in 2017, then you need to stop by our booth at the Spring …
GeoSurgical to Attend Arab Health 2017 Show
GeoSurgical, WestCMR’s sister organization, will exhibit at this year’s Arab Health 2017 Show. This is a terrific opportunity to provide wholesalers in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region …
Meet Us at the Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair!
If you’re looking for a new career in 2017, then you need to stop by our booth at the Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, to …
We’re Reducing Litter through the Adopt-a-Mile Program
Our passion for going green extends beyond our commitment to reducing surplus surgical supply waste. We love to keep our community beautiful and litter-free, too! That’s why we’re working with …
Congratulations to the Winners of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2016 Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2016 Corporate Philanthropy Awards. Learn a little bit about their focus on giving back.
Year in Review – 2016 at WestCMR
As we near the end of 2016 – our 19th year in business – we thought it would be fun to recap some of our favorite moments. There are too …
Energy Conservation in Healthcare – One Key to Going Green
“These 5 innovations are changing the way healthcare facilities consume energy while enabling efficient healthcare management and better medical outcomes…”
WestCMR.com Has a Whole New Look!
Have you noticed? We have a whole new look! Our new website is open for business with one thing in mind: YOU! We’ve worked hard to simplify the online experience …
Feeding Local Families this Thanksgiving
November is a month when families come together to give thanks. Unfortunately, many families are unable to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. We knew we wanted to help change that, so …
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 …