With Staples, Inc. having facility and suppliers impacted d by China, the decline in overall office supply sales, and profit, the global economy will continue to influence the decisions the organization must make in preparing for the future. SOCIAL Staples, Inc. has consistently attempted to align its future on social and corporate responsibility and ensuring it takes strides to be considered a good corporate citizen. By participating in programs like “Cradles to Crayons Backpack-a-thon” where it provided supplies to children needing assistance (Staples: Associate Engagement), Staples, Inc. continues to support the importance of education. With partnerships including Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Save the Children, City of Hope (supporter of cancer research and treatment), Junior Achievement of China, the Beacon Foundation (supports success building opportunities in Australia, and the Society for Protection of German Forests (SDW) (Staples: Giving Back), Staples, Inc. is proving that it understands that not only are social improvement programs important, but the results affect people of all ages, lifestyles, and demographic throughout the …show more content…
The priorities and lifestyles of its customers have changed as the world has developed more knowledge and ability. The market for replacement ribbons in typewriters has not turned to finding replacement ink cartridges for printers. Being tethered to a rotary phone by a spiral chord is no longer necessary with the creation of the smart phone, and waiting days or weeks for an envelope to be delivered has now been eliminated by the almost instant delivery of emails and text messages. Because the capabilities of office equipment are rapidly being replaced by an updated version which is more powerful and has more options, Staples, Inc. has no option but to continuously adapt as the need for product capabilities and efficiency