Tag: United Stationers
Hot Topic: Manufacturer Rep Groups
Jack of all trades, master of none – that’s how one person OPI spoke to said manufacturer rep groups sometimes used to be referred to in the past. Whether that rather harsh statement was ever...
Jan/san Interview: John Garfinkel
When it comes to the topic of cleaning, John Garfinkel knows what he’s talking about. As Executive Director of ISSA, the US-based worldwide trade association for the cleaning industry, Garfinkel and his team represent...
United Stationers: Office supply spend across business size
How much an office spends on its supplies varies across business size, with smaller offices typically spending more per employee than larger offices with 100 employees or more.
Most office managers are aware of the...
United Stationers: The rise of Cooperative Solutions
Since 2009, United Stationers has observed a significant increase in resellers leveraging cooperative purchasing agreements (known as ‘co-ops’) to reach new markets and increase sales and growth opportunities for their businesses. In fact, co-op...
Technology Solutions 2014
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Technology has often been described as 'the great leveler' in the OP industry, allowing independent dealers to compete on a level playing field with their big-box rivals and the e-commerce giants.
While...
Dealer Spotlight: Mobilegear
Certain eras – often even fairly short-term – conjure up associations with certain topics and trends. The OP industry is no stranger to these – think MPS a few years ago when it first became...