I haven't seen too many posts about the merger between Ricoh and Ikon, lately. I wanted to hear from the same techs about what they think now that it has been some time. I imagine that there are somethings that have changed for the good and some for the worse, but what do you see as the future for the company?
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Coke in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!". -
Re: Ricoh Ikon Merger - Outcome
I would say that Ricoh have had more negative then positive after this acquisition. Most of the guys/gals I know who works with Ricoh now are not very impressed. Salary freezes, annual salary adjustments as tiny as some managers brains (not even covering an inflation rate for the year), company vehicles program (which is a total failure) etc.
Why would you buy a piece of ... when you are stable, growing company? Why would you pay such a huge chunk of cash for that piece of a distributor? Lots of "WHY".
Unfortunately, high flying birds don't see what is going on on the ground (or they don't want to see).
In my opinion if it goes that way in 5-10 years Ricoh will be sold to someone else (Xerox?) hehehe.. it seems like it goes that way
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