September 2011
This month featuring VOW CEO Robert Baldrey, US dealer Express Office Products, MPS in Europe and jan/san sector analysis.
A world of moving pictures
1 September 2011
The September issue of OPI can often be quiet on the news front, following the long, hopefully hot on our side of the world, July and August. As I write, the OPI office in London is eerily peaceful, with half of the team on holiday as we go to press in late August.
Features
Big interview: Robert Baldrey
1 September 2011
OPI’s 2009 interview with former Vasanta Group CEO Richard Martin has become infamous. But it’s a very different company today under the leadership of the charismatic Robert Baldrey, who openly shares his plans for Caboodle, for managed print services and for adding £200 million to the wholesaler’s sales figures.
Hot topic: Call to action
1 September 2011
The potential is huge, so say industry pundits. But in the European OP reseller community at least, the concept of managed print services hasn’t taken off quite as much as it perhaps needs to. And the risk of being left behind could prove very costly indeed
Sector analysis: Jan/san
1 September 2011
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, an emphasis on green products and staff training are essential for companies looking to sustain the success of the jan/san sector
OPI Forum
1-to-1 Cora Lienemann
1 September 2011
Name: Cora Lienemann
Job Title: Administrative Manager
Company: Independent Stationers
News in depth
News Editor's comment
1 September 2011
With sovereign debt worries hitting the headlines again on both sides of the Atlantic as this issue of OPI goes to press, the prospect looms of further austerity measures by a number of major governments.
Normal service resumed for Staples
1 September 2011
After a couple of tough quarters, Staples appears once again to be pulling ahead of its rivals
