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ANDERSON PACKAGING RECEIVES 2011 ILLINOIS PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE (ILPEx) SILVER AWARD FOR PROGRESS TOWARD EXCELLENCE
Anderson Packaging recognized for demonstrating sound and notable continuous improvement processes, economic growth
Rockford, IL (January 20, 2012) - Anderson Packaging, a business unit of AmerisourceBergen Consulting Group, today announced it has received the Illinois Performance Excellence (ILPEx) Silver Award for "Progress Toward Excellence" for demonstrating sound and notable continuous improvement processes. The company will be formally honored today at the 17th annual award recognition ceremony, "Saluting Excellence," at the Tellabs' offices in Naperville.
The ILPEx Silver Award for "Progress toward Excellence" is an annual award given to organizations that have demonstrated effective, systematic, well-deployed approaches that respond to the overall requirements of most items in the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence and are aligned with organizational needs that lead to sound and notable continuous improvement toward excellence. The Baldrige Criteria are modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can achieve.
"We are honored to receive this award from Illinois Performance Excellence," said Shawn Reilley, president of Anderson Packaging. "At Anderson Packaging, we strive to incorporate the philosophies and methodologies of a performance excellence driven organization into every aspect of our business. We continuously challenge ourselves to provide our pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare customers with the highest quality products and services possible so that they may ultimately deliver lifesaving therapies and solutions to patients."
Headquartered in Rockford, Ill., Anderson Packaging employs 1,400 highly trained associates across eight FDA-audited cGMP packaging facilities. Anderson is a preferred supplier to the world's largest and most successful pharmaceutical and biotech companies, providing services from early phase clinical development through commercialization and long-term supply.
This annual award recognizes organizations within the State of Illinois identified as leaders contributing to the economic development and ethical competitiveness in the state. The award has three levels with recipients meeting various stages of performance.
Anderson Packaging Inc.
Anderson Packaging, a business unit of AmerisourceBergen Consulting Services, a subsidiary of the AmerisourceBergen Corporation, is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical Clinical and Commercial contract packagers in the United States. With extensive experience in Clinical trial services including packaging, laboratory services, and distribution, as well as commercial product launches and process startup, Anderson is a market leader in pharmaceutical packaging. Anderson offers specialized services such as package development, including design of child-resistant and patient compliance prompting features, as well as process development, including in-house tooling design and manufacture. Anderson maintains a progressive process, facilities and validation program in the contract packaging industry, while continuing a record of superior quality and service. For more information, visit: www.AndersonPackaging.com.
About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services. With more than $80 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs approximately 11,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #27 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
About IPLEx
Illinois Performance Excellence (IPLEx) empowers organizations to understand and use the framework of the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, moving to a systematic "view" which translates into alighment and sustainability. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, IPLEx's vision is to create a culture of excellence that is pervasive throughout Illinois. For more information on how your organization can benefit from services provided by IPLEx, visit www.iplex.org.
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