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by Jim Tompkins Aug. 26, 2011

This Quiz May Surprise You & Your Global Supply Chain

I like challenging quizzes that reveal surprising facts. Not only can you learn valuable information this way, but you also have something to impress....More
by Jim Tompkins Jul. 29, 2011

Food & Beverage Looks Closer at Supply Chain, Distribution Channels to Quell Rising Costs

Ketchup, french fries, soft drinks, cereal, milk, coffee, and sugar. No, this is not my grocery list; it's just a sampling of food and beverage (F....More
by Jim Tompkins Jul. 21, 2011

Are Good Intentions Creating Negative Effects on Transportation?

A few days ago, I read the Supply Chain Consortium's latest report, Domestic Transportation: Finding the Right Balance of Volume, Capacity and....More
by Jim Tompkins Jun. 18, 2011

China as a Global Supply Chain Hub? So Much Has Changed in 40 Years

In the early 1970s, I was a fresh-faced, new Ph.D. with big dreams, empty pockets, a beard and little hair. Four decades later, I've got a company I'....More
by Jim Tompkins Apr. 15, 2011

The Path to Profitable Growth is Paved with Supply Chain Core Benchmarks

Do you know how your company matches up with the competition? This question may appear to be deceptively simple. Yet, if you want to end up with the....More
by Jim Tompkins Apr. 9, 2011

It's Time to Get Back on the Supply Chain IT Horse

Every day, we hear about the latest gadgets, software, electronics and technologies that promise to enhance our lives. And what you buy as cutting-....More
by Jim Tompkins Mar. 17, 2011

North Africa, Middle East, Japan, Earthquakes, Tsunamis: Crises and Changes Reveal Realities of Today's Supply Chains

Over the past few weeks, I have been asked to share my thoughts on some serious issues: The impact of political upheaval in North Africa and the....More
by Jim Tompkins Feb. 24, 2011

Ways to Reduce Returns, Focus on Top Priorities for the Service Supply Chain

Although product returns are inevitable, wouldn't it be great for companies and consumers alike to avoid them whenever possible? New developments in....More
by Jim Tompkins Feb. 12, 2011

How Risky is the Future?

With all of the changes and unexpected challenges we've been through in the past few years, there is little reliable information to go on when....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 25, 2011

Does 'High Technology' Even Still Exist?

Once in a while in this blog, I examine words and phrases that we use every day in business and try to remember the origin of their real meanings....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 20, 2011

Avoiding the See-Saw Effect When Cutting Costs: Tax Effective Supply Chain Management

Much like a see-saw on a playground, you can work to make costs go down, only to see other costs go up in response. Companies might bring down supply....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 5, 2011

Pull the Speed and Productivity Levers to Boost Shareholder Value

"We must do it quicker and better!" We hear this shouted a lot these days in the business world, but is it a realistic scenario? It is realistic --....More
by Jim Tompkins Dec. 17, 2010

The Transportation Capacity Crunch Is On Its Way: Don't Let It Grind Your Supply Chain

I was recently discussing transportation capacity on Twitter with a few folks. The big question was: Is the capacity crunch lessening? What’s your....More
by Jim Tompkins Dec. 11, 2010

Supply Chain and Shoring Up Shareholder Value Go Hand-in Hand

I am very positive about the upcoming year, especially from a supply chain point of view. As the New Year approaches, many of you are thinking about....More
by Jim Tompkins Dec. 3, 2010

Reverse Logistics in the Pharmaceutical Industry is so Important

It's that time of the year again when colds and coughs start to go around. Hopefully you are well as you read this, but let's say you have started to....More
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