Beeline Named 2011 McKesson Cost Reduction Vendor of the Year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beeline announced today that the McKesson Corporation has selected Beeline as the 2011 Cost Reduction Vendor of the Year for their Supplier Scorecard Awards.

Instituted in 2007, the McKesson Corporate Procurement Supplier Scorecard Awards are based on performance in the areas of innovation, cost reduction, customer service & corporate citizenship. Each year, McKesson selects outstanding indirect suppliers in each of these areas.

As a leader in flexible workforce solutions, Beeline's managed services program (MSP) and vendor management system (VMS) offer a streamlined and optimized way for Fortune 500 and Global 1000 organizations to manage their contingent and project-based workforce. Beeline's proven software tools, technology expertise and consulting services allow companies to continuously understand and analyze the impact of their flexible labor force and achieve cost reduction, operational efficiencies and risk mitigation.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious 'Vendor of the Year' designation from one of our longstanding, valued partners," said Michael Wachholtz, chief operating officer, Beeline. "We are continually committed to working in close partnership with global organizations like McKesson to help optimize their flexible workforce and drive productivity and results in their business."

About Beeline

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Beeline is the proven leader in flexible workforce solutions, helping companies to manage their contractor and contingent or project-based labor force. Size, stability and expertise have put Beeline on top in a field of growing importance. Beeline's solutions include: Vendor Management Software, Services Procurement, Managed Services, and SmartView® Analytics and Intelligence. Beeline is a strategic business unit of Adecco Group, the world's leading provider of HR solutions. For more information on Beeline, visit www.beeline.com.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 15th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving the quality and safety of patient care. McKesson has been in continuous operation for more than 175 years, making it the longest-operating company in healthcare today. Over the course of its history, McKesson has grown by providing pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; healthcare information technology for hospitals, physicians, homecare and payors; hospital and retail pharmacy automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients. For more information, visit us at www.mckesson.com.

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