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The Great Office Supplies Caper

Ian M. Elliott

With over 30 years of executive level experience within the printing, imaging and aftermarket industries, Mr. Elliott’s portfolio covers start-up’s, sales, distribution, reverse logistics & asset recovery, business development, executive consulting and management services. With a 15-year executive tenure at Nukote International, followed by 5 years as CEO at CertiCell and more recently 4 years as President & CEO at Print-Rite N.A., Mr. Elliott is well versed in aftermarket distribution strategies, supply chains and the effective use of information technology in business.
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Recent Posts

RemaxWorld Expo Zhuhai

by Ian M. Elliott | 10/21/15 8:30 AM

I have three observations to make after attending the RemaxWorld Expo and Summit in Zhuhai, China.

First, Zhuhai has continued to grow and prosper since my first visit nearly twenty years ago, and even my most recent of four years ago.

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Second,...

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Topics: Business Transformation, Industry News

The Evolution and Implementation of E-commerce

by Ian M. Elliott | 9/1/15 4:38 PM

INTRODUCTION

When widespread access to the internet became available back in the mid 1990's our ability to use it for improving business was limited. Bandwidth (speed) was poor and you had to be a software (programming) expert to build anything....

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Topics: Business Transformation, E-commerce

Creating & Preserving Enterprise Value for Office Supplies Dealerships

by Ian M. Elliott | 9/1/15 3:43 PM

INTRODUCTION

For a small office supplies business focused on day-to-day tasks and simple survival it’s quite easy to neglect longer-term objectives directed towards creating and preserving enterprise value. However, without a strategic plan...

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Topics: Business Transformation, Inbound Marketing, Social Media, E-commerce

Mergers and Acquisitions and the Office Imaging Supplies Industry

by Ian M. Elliott | 9/1/15 12:11 PM

INTRODUCTION

As would be expected in a mature industry, imaging supplies is deep into its natural business cycle with manufacturing, distribution and retail all having experienced significant consolidation. In each of these channels there are only...

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Topics: Business Transformation, Industry News

The Office Products Industry Outlook & Potential Triggers for Change.

by Ian M. Elliott | 9/1/15 10:36 AM

INTRODUCTION

Popular talk surrounding the print consumables market in North America has been about Clover Technologies Group as the dominant Aftermarket force, the appearance of “new-build” compatibles from Chinese manufacturers, and the ongoing...

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Topics: Industry News

Office Supplies Dealerships and Revenue Growth in Declining Markets

by Ian M. Elliott | 8/31/15 11:07 PM

INTRODUCTION

The imaging supplies industry is a mature business and, according to various industry analysts, annual retail dollars are now declining along with printed page volumes. However, despite the decline in total spending the market remains...

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Topics: Business Transformation, Social Media, Information Technology, Industry News

Developing Digital Commerce Through Web Traffic & E-commerce

by Ian M. Elliott | 8/31/15 4:51 PM

INTRODUCTION

Web traffic - the holy grail of modern business and essential for office products resellers and e-commerce strategies. However, the thing is with developing sustainable relevant traffic is that it’s hard work, likely to take a long...

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Topics: Business Transformation, Inbound Marketing, Social Media, Information Technology

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