Supporting a global solution.

A successful international office supply program meets the challenges posed by multiple locations in mulitple countries.

Staples and Lyreco, the world's leading contract stationers, have formed a powerful alliance that addresses the requirements posed by domestic and overseas locations. Region by region and country by country, it's a partnership that allows us to meet virtually any company's procurement objectives.

Lyreco uses a common IT and logistics platform for all locations, so customers receive consolidated reporting on all their purchases. And with more than 3,000 common international products to draw from, Lyreco can provide consistent product quality from country to country. Staples and Lyreco share a united account management philosophy, so customers also receive:

• Initial analysis for immediate savings
• Ongoing analysis for continuous program improvements
• An account management team making big picture money-saving recommendations
• Multisite management for each local market's unique requirements
• Compliance methods to guarantee program savings at international locations

High-quality service, an effective product mix, a centralized computer system, and a strong commitment to account management remain the hallmarks of this extraordinarily effective alliance.