Fisher-Rosemount Systems and Cornerstone Controls Honored by Eli Lilly as Outstanding Suppliers

Eli Lilly and Company, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has recognized Fisher-Rosemount Systems and its business partner Cornerstone Controls as outstanding suppliers. Out of 10,000 candidates, the two companies were selected for their exceptional performance in quality, service, speed, and total cost reduction. The award acknowledges companies that provide a competitive edge to Lilly through access to technology and expertise, quality service, and collaborative approach to driving business and technical solutions.

Key Takeaways:

• Fisher-Rosemount Systems and Cornerstone Controls were honored by Eli Lilly as outstanding suppliers out of 10,000 candidates.
• The award recognizes companies that offer access to technology and expertise, exceed expectations in quality and service, use a collaborative approach, and apply creative methods to speed delivery of products to market.
• Lilly has used products and services from Fisher-Rosemount Systems and Cornerstone Controls since the early 1990s.
• The partnership between Lilly and the two companies involves sharing of strategies and technical expertise, resulting in reduced automation costs, increased system functionality, and improvements in quality, yield, safety, and productivity.
• Fisher-Rosemount Systems' automation solutions are engineered to deliver higher value for customers.

Statistics:

• 10,000 candidates were considered for the Outstanding Supplier award.
• Only 12 companies were selected for recognition.
• Lilly has used products and services from Fisher-Rosemount Systems and Cornerstone Controls since the early 1990s.
• Sales in fiscal 1999 for Emerson Electric Co., the parent company of Fisher-Rosemount Systems, were $14.3 billion.

Sources:

• Business Wire, "Fisher-Rosemount Systems and Cornerstone Controls Honored by Eli Lilly as Outstanding Suppliers"
• Emerson Electric Co. press release, August 23, 2000.