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by Jim Tompkins Mar. 17, 2010

It's a Small Supply Chain World After All

I recently returned from a seven-day trip to Europe. During that week, I stayed in five different hotels, 10 different towns, and experienced some....More
by Jim Tompkins Mar. 10, 2010

Given the Reality of Washington and the Snow Storms, We Are Exactly Where I Said We Would Be

Wow! I've just finished another editorial on the Congressional gridlock that takes a clear partisan position. So silly! Not sure what is worse - the....More
by Jim Tompkins Feb. 25, 2010

Washington Just Doesn't Work!

Shouldn't this be much simpler? Stimulate consumers. Now. Excuse me for stating the obvious, but the Washington D.C. rhetoric makes me angry. Many in....More
by Jim Tompkins Feb. 23, 2010

Service Supply Chain: A Golden Opportunity to Cut Costs and Make Your Customers Happy

I've been learning a great deal lately about Service Supply Chain strategies. This area is really like the red-headed stepchild -- the Conan O'Brien....More
by Jim Tompkins Feb. 12, 2010

Zoom, Zoom: Driving Supply Chain Execution Software Trends

I am definitely not an IT expert, but I know one when I see one. Kevin Hume, who recently joined Tompkins Associates, is part of our Supply Chain IT....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 29, 2010

Transportation Sustainability: It Is Your Father's Oldsmobile

OK, it’s not exactly your father’s Oldsmobile, but we have recently discovered that companies with transportation sustainability initiatives are....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 22, 2010

What To Do With 2009? "Forget About It" Is Tempting, But Not Right

One's first reaction to the question, "What to do with 2009?" may understandably be, "Forget about it." Say goodbye, gone and good riddance!....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 15, 2010

Survival of the Fittest:Modern-Day Evolution Toward World-Class Inventory Management

Have you seen the adaptation happening around you? Just open your eyes and you'll see it. The dynamic of inventory management is shifting. Companies....More
by Jim Tompkins Jan. 6, 2010

Ring in the New Year with the '6 Rs'

I cannot fully express how excited I am to have rung in the new year. Mostly, I am elated to finally say good riddance to 2009. I would bet that most....More
by Jim Tompkins Dec. 12, 2009

Pause: Services Supply Chain Is Not the Same as Rewind

When many folks see the term "service supply chain," they automatically think "reverse logistics." But lately, I have come to the conclusion that....More
by Jim Tompkins Dec. 4, 2009

Want Innovation in Your Organization? Then Don't Tug on Superman's Cape!

After further reflection on "innovation" and what it means to be "innovative," I think we have a real problem when it comes to the recent thinking on....More
by Jim Tompkins Nov. 12, 2009

Five Reasons Why Now is the Most Exciting Time to be in Business

Carpe Diem. Seize the Day. Great motivating phrases, but would you recognize an opportunity if someone dangled it right in front of your face? Most....More
by Jim Tompkins Oct. 28, 2009

Packaging Sustainability: One More Stop On the Road to the Green Supply Chain

Green is the new green. What I mean by this is that the concept of "green" is not new at all in the supply chain arena. Environmentally friendly....More
by Jim Tompkins Oct. 22, 2009

German Auto Industry is Ahead of the Game with Comeback Plan

Considering my trip to Germany, my thoughts have been even more geared towards the state of the global economy. I have also been thinking about the....More
by Jim Tompkins Oct. 13, 2009

The Economy and the New Norms of Business Today: How Are You Addressing the Challenge

I've been saying for a while now, with a little trepidation mixed with excitement, that "the new norm is that there is no new norm." What does that....More
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