Ted Nark – Corporate Express Australia
OPI: Let's start off with your background Ted. TN: Sure. I started in the office products industry in 1991 as…
John Kreidel – isgroup
OPI: Let's start off with the history of IS. JK: Sure. IS was formed in 1977 and is a co-operative…
Lexmark – A Focused Approach
Lexmark requires little introduction. It is the fourth largest printer manufacturer in the world, behind Hewlett Packard (HP), Canon and…
A Land Full Of Eastern Promise?
As the larger US and Europe-based vendors expand globally and tie themselves ever tighter to the masts of their multinational…
Russia: Coping With Crisis
Winston Churchill once famously described Russia as a "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma". Even 60 years later,…
Tom Stemberg – Staples (Pt2)
OPI: Tom, let's start off with your marks out of 10 for Staples' current performance. TS: We're not comfortable rating…
3M – Branded For Life
3M is a global leader in the electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive products, consumer, safety and healthcare markets as well as in…
OP Retailing: Still An Expanding Market
Accelerating small business formation, the increasing importance both of the SOHO market and technology in the workplace all are expected…
Reaching For The Summit
As I was eagerly awaiting my new OPI, I decided to participate rather than listen for a change. Your magazine…
Tom Stemberg – Staples (Part 1)
OPI: How much do you regret 'the merger' not happening Tom? TS: (Laughter) Which one, Viking or Office Depot?OPI: (Laughter)…
Fellowes Smart Ideas At Work
Over the past year, US-based manufacturer Fellowes has scored big. It has introduced its new eye-catching Fellowes brand, put the…
Esselte – The Making Of A Global Leader
1998 was a big year for Esselte Office Products, beginning with a major restructuring of the company's worldwide operations and…