Our 2021 Top Suppliers resource is out now, and it’s jam packed with the full Top 65 ranking, profiles, analysis and much more. It also includes the full results of our 15th annual Supplier Excellence Awards. We’re celebrating the launch with short profiles of select Supplier Excellence winners and finalists, featuring background on and updates from standout suppliers, along with product picks, a listing of those suppliers’ awards wins and more.
Check out the showcase below or download the full 2021 Top Suppliers resource for the complete awards results. Congrats to this year’s winners!
Drum-Line
(800) 284-2456, www.drum-line.com
Bronze: Journals & Notebooks
Finalist: Calendars
Even though it does its manufacturing in the U.S., Drum-Line has had to contend with raw materials shortages and other supply chain challenges. But that didn’t stop the Stuttgart, Arkansas-based supplier from providing top-notch service over the last year. It did so by ordering early, increasing the amount it normally warehouses and leveraging vendor relationships to keep products in stock. And it hasn’t been afraid to take a few risks. The result? A Bronze award in Journals & Notebooks, a Finalist spot in Calendars and lots of happy customers.
Big Wins: “I’m proud of how our team has navigated obstacles through the pandemic,” said Amberlea Barnes, CEO of Drum-Line. “We successfully balanced protecting the health and safety of our employees while remaining open and fully functional for our distributors. Our management team continues to work smart and resourceful to mitigate supply chain and labor disruptions and maximize efficiency.”
Product Pick: 7×10″ Gloss Cover Journal With Pen
Download the 2021 Top Suppliers list and Supplier Excellence Awards here. For more Supplier Excellence Awards showcases, click here.
