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Rhyme has been awarded a Premier Office Products contract, to deliver local service, exceptional value, and national fulfillment for member healthcare facilities.

The Premier healthcare contract enables members, at their discretion, to take advantage of pre-negotiated and aggressive special pricing and terms for office products. Premier is one of the largest national medical Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs).

As local experts, Rhyme takes care of healthcare. Personalized attention is our passion. We’re flexible and able to customize programs and services to deliver the right solution for your facility. Our Client Managers are equipped to handle the needs of both acute and non-acute healthcare facilities.

As Premier-contracted suppliers, Rhyme can help you with cost control through customized formularies, approval levels for budget management and department-level reporting to track spending. Plus, our Client Managers will focus on top-usage items and help to leverage spend within the highly competitive negotiated contract. 

Rhyme’s convenient customized delivery solutions and vast assortment get you what you need where you need it. We offer over 55,000 products, from office supplies and furniture to print, imaging and technology essentials. All with next-day delivery, thanks to unparalleled fulfillment capabilities powered by Essendant.

Rhyme offers extensive selection, local service, exceptional value and national fulfillment – learn how we can bring you all the benefits. Contact us.

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About Rhyme

Rhyme is one of the largest independent providers of office technology solutions in the country. In business since 1886, Rhyme employees over 90 people and has 11 locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Their corporate office is located in Portage, Wisconsin and has roots that date back to the 1800s. Rhyme streamlines their customer’s workflow by integrating the appropriate technology to meet their needs.

About Premier

Premier is a national GPO with more than 10,000-member organizations. Membership includes large healthcare systems, as well as mid-sized to smaller regional healthcare organizations. The organizations that are part of the membership roster include non-acute and long-term care facilities, dental offices, and more. Rostered Members of a Premier Contract leverage this contract because it gives them access to aggressive pricing, programs and the flexibility to select the national or local suppliers of their choice.

About Essendant

A multibillion‑dollar leading wholesaler of office products and janitorial supplies, Essendant empowers independent dealers to bring their customers an exceptional experience. In 2020, Essendant was awarded the Office Products Contract with Premier. Our world‑class distribution network, extensive product offering, comprehensive understanding of the healthcare market and strong relationship with independent dealers delivers an ideal solution for Premier members. Essendant and dealers work together to work for you, bringing healthcare facilities the best in local service backed by a best‑in‑class supplier.