Compaq Names Stephen C. Martson as Vice President of Worldwide Procurement.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998--In a move designed to strengthen its focus on its Optimized Distribution Model (ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. ), Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) today announced the appointment of Stephen C. Martson to the position of Vice President of Worldwide Procurement. Martson will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to Compaq's corporate purchasing organization on a global basis and for enhancing the company's ability to provide support to the combined operations For the department of the British War Office during World War II, see . In the military, combined operations are operations conducted by forces of two or more allied nations acting together for the accomplishment of a single mission. See also
"We're very fortunate to have Steve's experience and expertise in managing the critical relationships between a world-class procurement organization, our suppliers, resellers, and customers," said Greg Petsch, senior vice president and general manager,Manufacturing and Quality. Digital's manufacturing, including procurement operations, is being integrated into Petsch's organization. Martson was previously vice president for procurement with IBM's Personal Systems Group where he implemented a new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and business model to support consumer and emerging markets. In addition, he served as vice president, worldwide procurement, with Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. , Round Rock, TX. Martson served in a variety of management roles with AMP Incorporated, Harrisburg, PA. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, the world's largest computer manufacturer, is a Fortune Global 200 company and the largest global supplier of personal computers. Founded in 1982, Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions and services including industry-leading enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communications products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is a leader in environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at www.compaq.com or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations are available by calling 1-800-345-1518. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Digital is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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