Ferdinand, IN, July 13, 2023 La-Z-Boy® Healthcare | Knú Comfort® has received the 2023 Supplier Legacy Award from Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 250,000 other providers and organizations.
One of 11 suppliers to receive the award this year, La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort was recognized for its long-standing support of Premier members through exceptional local customer service and engagement, value creation through clinical excellence and commitment to lower costs. Supplier Legacy Award winners have a tenure of more than three years as a Premier contracted supplier.
“We were greatly honored to receive the Supplier Legacy Award from Premier at Breakthroughs 2023,” said Adam Stemle, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort. “The real all-stars from our organization that made this award possible are in our Leland, Mississippi and Indiana production facilities, as well as the team from our Knú Design Center. Without teamwork and the concerted efforts of everyone in the entire organization, a recognition of this scale, and by such a great institution as Premier, would not be possible.”
“La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies“
“La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies,” said David A. Hargraves, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at Premier. “Given the current economic times and post pandemic supply chain challenges, we’re honored to recognize La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort as a Supplier Legacy Award recipient.”
The Supplier Legacy Award was formally presented to La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort on June 21, 2023, at Premier’s annual Breakthroughs Conference & Exhibition.
About La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort
La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort is a healthcare furniture manufacturer that delivers high performance upholstered products for the patient room and public area spaces. Continually innovating with the industry’s most comprehensive recliner offering and options, they push the limits of comfort and versatility in 24/7 healthcare applications with exam lift, zero gravity, and fully powered recliners, among others. Their mission is to provide best-in-comfort furnishings for healthcare and wellness environments.
