After having acquired the OfficeMax superstore chain in 2003, Boise Cascade announced the sale of its core paper and
timber products operations in late 2004 to reduce its dependence on this highly cyclical business. Reflecting its new
emphasis on distribution, the company changed its name to OfficeMax, Inc. How would you describe the OfficeMax
mission and business strategy implicit in these actions.

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The Answer of After having acquired the OfficeMax superstore chain in 2003, Boise Cascade announced the sale of its core paper and
timber products operations in late 2004 to reduce its dependence on this highly cyclical business. Reflecting its new
emphasis on distribution, the company changed its name to OfficeMax, Inc. How would you describe the OfficeMax
mission and business strategy implicit in these actions.

After Having Acquired the OfficeMax Superstore Chain in 2003, Boise