Slone Will Have Responsibility for OfficeMax`s Supply Chain Operations
ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 2 -- OfficeMax(R),
Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), one of the nation`s largest office supply
distributors, announced that Reuben E. Slone has been named
executive vice president, supply chain. Slone will have
responsibility for both retail and contract supply chains,
including all PowerMax distribution facilities.
Prior to joining OfficeMax, Slone worked for the Whirlpool
Corporation, most recently as vice president, global supply chain.
While at Whirlpool, Slone led the transformation of the company`s
supply chain during the last four years. Previously, he held
executive positions at General Motors, Federal-Mogul and Ernst &
Young.
"Further development of the supply chain is a major initiative
for OfficeMax, and led us to create this new position that reports
directly to me," said Chris Milliken, president and CEO of
OfficeMax. "I am confident that Reuben has the energy and
experience to lead the continuous improvement efforts of our
world-class supply chain operations."
Slone has received numerous honors and recognition for his work
in supply chain and e-business including authoring an article titled
"Leading a Supply Chain Turnaround," published in the October 2004
issue of Harvard Business Review. Slone holds a B.S. in engineering
from the University of Michigan, where he graduated cum laude and
received a Graduate Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering.
About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated
OfficeMax(R) Incorporated is a leader in both
business-to-business office product solutions and retail office
products. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience --
in service, in product, in time savings, and in value -- through a
relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office
supplies and paper, print and document services, technology
products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small
businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by more
than 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and
nearly 1,000 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol OMX. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call
1-877-OFFICEMAX or more information can be found at
http://www.officemax.com/ .
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