News from the paper and packaging industryTrends in the European Office Supplies Market
2008-10-15 Like so many other industries, office supplies has been through a significant period of consolidation of businesses across manufacturing, wholesale and retail, which has changed the shape of the market. The independent and smaller players in the market have faced the hardest of times due to the growing pressure of price deflation that has resulted from the increased competition. A few brand names stand out, but with less vendors to manage for quality and price, office products in general have become much more commoditized.
Read more »Broadening Services and Increasing Efficiency are Key to Driving Profitability for Paper Merchants
2008-10-15 Recent years have seen the overall structure of the paper industry go through some significant changes. Paper merchants, in particular, have felt these effects and much consolidation of the market, both European and global, has occurred. The recurring theme for all involved in the paper industry is high competition and low margins and it is the merchants that work smarter, more efficiently and can broaden their services in these difficult times that will ultimately succeed.
Read more »IBS presents BOSS Award for Catalogue of the Year to Nemo Office Style
2008-09-17 International Business Systems (IBS), a world-leading supplier of business software systems and supply chain management solutions to distribution and wholesale companies, has presented the award for Catalogue of the Year at the BOSS Awards. Nemo Office Style won the award ahead of Integra Office Solutions and Tollit & Harvey who were also on the shortlist.
Read more »European office supplies market
2008-05-28 Like so many other industries, office supplies has been through a significant period of consolidation of businesses across manufacturing, wholesale and retail, which has changed the shape of the market. The independent and smaller players in the market have faced the hardest of times due to the growing pressure of price deflation that has resulted from the increased competition. A few brand names stand out, but with fewer vendors to manage for quality and price, office products in general have become much more commoditized.
Read more »IBS software is the green recycling choice for R98
2007-12-04 IBS has announced that R98, Denmark’s leading waste collection and disposal company, has implemented the IBS Enterprise ERP system. IBS Enterprise was selected because it provides a complete integrated management system that optimizes R98’s operations and ensures the company maintains an environmentally focused business.
Read more »IBS announces global commitment and new VP for paper industry
2007-07-09 In line with its strategy to focus on specific global industries, IBS has appointed Simon Shorthose to the position of Vice President of Paper Industry. Simon has worldwide responsibility for developing IBS presence in this industry, creating knowledge around IBS’ products, consultancy and services, increasing revenues within the sector and developing strategic relationships with national and international associations and business partners.
Read more »Woodway UK selects IBS Enterprise to assist rapid growth
2007-04-26 IBS UK has announced that Woodway UK, a leading distributor of packaging goods and office supplies, is to implement the IBS Enterprise Release 6 integrated business system. Woodway UK has seen its business grow rapidly in recent years and the selection of IBS Enterprise will support this growth as well as assist the company with its plans for further expansion.
Read more »Successful PaperlinX pilot paves the way for next phase with IBS Enterprise
2006-12-19 The initial pilot installation of IBS Enterprise at PaperlinX Ireland, the starting point of the IBS and PaperlinX cooperation, has been successfully completed. The European roll out agreement was signed in September 2005 and the finalised Irish project now triggers the continuation of the overall installation plan. The next phase is to begin our general rollout with multiple parallel implementations across Europe, combined with creating a scalable hosting solution for PaperlinX European operations.
Read more »North America’s leading packaging company selects IBS as supply chain partner for North America
2006-07-03 Victory Packaging Inc. has signed an agreement worth approximately USD 2 million including financing, hardware, services and software. The agreement covers all of Victory’s business units in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Read more »PaperlinX chooses IBS software for 18 countries in Europe
2005-10-03 IBS has signed an agreement with PaperlinX regarding the planned roll-out of IBS´ specialised software solution for the Paper and Packaging industry, IBS Paper. The agreement covers the terms and conditions for software installations for 4,000 users in 18 European countries.
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