Do you consider yourself a transparent supplier? Do you wish to demonstrate your commitment to your customer and differentiate yourself by achieving a nationally recognized badge? Join the growing number of suppliers who are stepping up.
For participating suppliers, provider members have access to the corresponding resiliency data at no additional cost via HIRC Vault and SRS.
Upload L1 and L2 geographic data and emergency contact to SRS.
The standard defines Level 1 and Level 2 geographic information. Scope must include all value stream locations for “essential and critical” products and services, as interpreted by the supplier.
Value | Increase visibility, proactivity, and coordination
How | Contact Supply Risk Solutions (SRS) and load the appropriate scope of information per the standard. Attribute product categories and indicate an emergency contact.
Follow BCM standard
To be eligible for the HIRC Transparency Badge, you need to choose to share the BCM and mapping information with “all HIRC provider members” via SRS.
Copy/Paste the following attestation and email to HIRC
Please provide the list of product families included in your location sharing.
“I attest that [Company] meets the criteria for the HIRC Transparency Badge as outlined in the process and standard, and that I have the authority to make this attestation on behalf of [Company].
[Company] intends to maintain its eligibility status and will notify HIRC if choosing to withdraw.
If there is a material error in my attestation, [Company] will work to remedy in good faith. If not remedied in a reasonable time frame, I understand that the badge may be revoked.
L1 and L2 information is now available to HIRC providers for the product families specified below. I (have / have not) provided a quote.”
“I attest that [Company] continues to meet the criteria for the HIRC Transparency Badge as outlined in the process and standard, and that I have the authority to make this attestation on behalf of [Company].
[Company] intends to continue to maintain its eligibility status and will notify HIRC if choosing to withdraw.
If there is a material error in my attestation, [Company] will work to remedy in good faith. If not remedied in a reasonable time frame, I understand that the badge may be revoked.
The following have been reviewed and refreshed for 2024 and are available to HIRC providers via the SRS platform: a) Mapping L1 and L2 information for all critical and essential products and services, and b) BCM Assessment.”
Qualifying suppliers will receive images files to use for any ordinary business purposes to celebrate the achievement. Examples: Post to your website, social media, promotional materials, customer facing communications, etc.
Send quote / statement to HIRC:
“Applied Medical is honored to receive the HIRC Transparency Badge, affirming our commitment to resiliency and the continuity of patient care. As a vertically integrated company, we design, develop, manufacture, and sterilize our products in-house at our U.S.-based campus to maintain control over our processes and ensure reliable supply of high-quality products to our healthcare allies around the world. We are proud to partner with HIRC on supply chain transparency, which aligns perfectly with our mission of making a meaningful, positive difference in healthcare.”
– Susan Ahlberg, President, Global Distribution Operations
“B. Braun has chosen to meet the HIRC Transparency Badge requirements as part of our supply chain transparency journey. HIRC and the SRS tool are an important component of our facility, warehouse and vendor transparency initiative which will allow our company and our customers to quickly assess and understand any potential impacts from disruptions across the globe. At B. Braun, providers are our purpose and a secure supply chain ensures that they have the products they need to focus on what matters most – the patients they serve.”
– Jeremy H How, Corporate Vice President Sales Operations | B. Braun
“At Baxter, we are committed to bringing additional transparency and resiliency to the healthcare supply chain. We are proud to collaborate with suppliers and providers who share our focus on supply resiliency through the community HIRC has built, and we are honored to receive the HIRC Transparency Badge.”
— Dennis Vaughn, Vice President of Commercial Operations
“At BD, we share HIRC’s commitment to creating a more transparent, resilient healthcare supply chain. Aligning to HIRC standards is an important component of our responsibility to foster a culture of collaboration, communication and transparency and enhance end to end supply chain resiliency which is essential to our ability to fulfill our mission of Advancing the world of healthTM.”
– Tanvi Narang, Director, Global Procurement; and Adam Dalum, Group VP Strategic Customer Group, BD
“Transparency is core to our manufacturer and customer engagement models. Cardinal Health chooses to meet the HIRC Transparency Badge requirements because it aligns to the collaborative relationships we have with providers in order to anticipate supply chain challenges and proactively provide solutions before there is an issue.”
– Robert Rajalingam, President, U.S. Medical Products and Distribution | Cardinal Health
“Cardinal Health has a core team that focuses on resiliency and transparency within our operating model and is committed to maturing based on customer and industry needs. We leverage data, collaborative discussions, and industry position to enhance our capabilities and exceed expectations.”
– Pete Bennett, SVP, Global Logistics | Cardinal Health
“The Transparency Badge is a great way to show our commitment to being a strong business partner. I’m pleased to say that Cook is recognized as a leader in this space, and this badge is another way to reinforce our obligation to the customers and patients we serve.
One thing we lack in our industry are standards. Health systems, suppliers, and distributors often follow their own rules with little consistency. HIRC has a real opportunity to create some of these standards with their growing membership. We need someone to take ownership and bring all stakeholders to the table to shape the future, and I believe that HIRC can do this and do it well.”
– Ross Harvey, Vice President, Global Supply Chain | Cook Medical
“Edwards Lifesciences is proud to partner with the HIRC and earn the Transparency Badge. Achieving this milestone is truly recognition of the great efforts from a global team of employees who have worked tirelessly to improve supply chain resiliency around the world. At Edwards, we strive to daily live into our Credo “Helping Patients is our Live’s Work, and Life is Now”, and we must have a robust, transparent, and effective supply chain to accomplish that mission. We are excited for the journey ahead as we continue to implement best practices, and we look forward to collaborating with healthcare providers and industry peers as we all work to build a resilient healthcare supply chain.”
— Michael Gallucci, VP, Global Sourcing
“FedEx is excited to be awarded the HIRC Transparency Partner Badge. This recognition further strengthens our goal of making a difference in the healthcare industry through preparedness, transparency, and resilience. Furthermore, it reinforces our commitment to our healthcare customers to move these sensitive shipments through our network with the utmost care.”
-Brent Mohair, Vice President – Critical Inventory Logistics
“At Innovative Health, we believe it is our obligation to give providers as much transparency into our supply capabilities as possible, in order to ensure that they never run out of supplies to treat their patients. We believe that supplier transparency and resilience will become absolutely critical in providers’ vendor selection in the coming months, and as a technology leader, we need to promote and support this.”
– Rick Ferreira, CEO | Innovative Health
“Our position as supplier Leadership Members in the HIRC reflects our commitment to advancing healthcare and ensuring continuity of supply across our products and services,” said Kristyn Harkins, Vice President MedTech Deliver, Americas. “Achieving the Transparency Badge is an important step in creating visibility to the priority we place on reliable supply, business continuity, and collaboration with our customers.”
– Kristyn Harkins, Vice President MedTech Deliver, Americas
“We are honored to be an inaugural recipient of the HIRC Transparency Partner Badge. This recognition is a direct reflection of the Medtronic Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Congratulations to all suppliers that have stepped forward to meet the HIRC challenge. We are creating a more resilient healthcare supply chain, together.”
– Joe Robinson, Vice President, Enterprise Risk & Continuity | Medtronic
“Resilient Medical was founded on the core values of radical transparency and continuous improvement to provide our customers and partners with a resilient supply chain for their critical products. While our engagement with HIRC and earning the transparency badge are important steps in our journey, we will continue to collaborate with customers and industry partners within the HIRC framework to enhance our capabilities to continue to deliver on our resiliency promise.”
– Mike Moloney, Co-Founder & CEO | Resilient Medical Solutions
“We at S2S Global are deeply honored and humbled to receive the prestigious HIRC Transparency Badge, a true testament to our unwavering dedication to transforming patient care through healthcare innovation. S2S Global is committed to working alongside its customers to transform healthcare by building a resilient supply chain and maintaining transparency through each step of the process. We are proud to partner with HIRC and take immense pride in receiving this award because it aligns with our missions and values as a company. This award reinforces our commitment to upholding high industry standards alongside all stakeholders.”
— James Ludwig, S2S Global General Manager
“Sandoz is proud to endorse and comply with HIRC’s Transparency Badging program as we believe providing transparency and visibility into our supply chain is a core fundamental to establishing trust with our patients and providers. By complying with HIRC’s transparency program we believe the strength of our supply chain will be measured against a strong baseline, that is understood by our customers, and aligns with our mission to provide access to patients and be the most trusted supply chain in the industry.”
– Kevin Cook, VP Supply Chain North America | Sandoz
“We are proud to collaborate with and receive the HIRC Transparency Partner Badge.
This achievement underscores our dedication to enabling better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives.
We commend all our partners who have risen to the HIRC challenge and are building a strong, agile supply chain for a healthier future.”
– Scott Munson, VP, Global Supply Chain Planning
“Stryker has made significant investments and improvements to our supply chain planning and resiliency initiatives. We are passionate about being a constant for our customers and their patients. The HIRC Transparency Badge allows us to highlight the work we have done and the investments we have made while also improving communication and trust with our hospitals. I believe the spirit of transparency will open the dialogue between Stryker and our customers to better understand their needs and how we can best show up beside them.”
– Kevin Steed, Vice-President/General Manager, Enterprise Account Management | Stryker
“Stryker continues to make investments and shift our approach with the goal of being an industry leader for product quality and availability. Our commitment is to focus on continued improvement while always keeping the patient in mind.”
– Dale C. Pease, Vice-President, Division Operations, Medical, Global Quality and Operations | Stryker
Any healthcare supplier or service provider (manufacturer, distributor, technology vendor, etc.)
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Transparency matters to providers. The badge differentiates you in the marketplace and demonstrates your commitment to your customer.
The Transparency Badge is notated for the calendar year achieved. Each year, suppliers must requalify. Requalification typically involves refresh of supporting data and current attestation.
Yes! We encourage you to be proud of achieving the Transparency Badge. You’ll receive a digital token to celebrate your achievement.