Jim Tompkins

CEO, Thompkins International

 

Dr. James A. Tompkins is an international authority on leadership, logistics, material handling, outsourcing, and supply chain best practices. As the founder and CEO of Tompkins International, he provides leadership for Tompkins globally.

His 30-plus years as CEO of a consulting / integration firm and his focus on helping companies achieve profitable growth give him an insider’s view into what makes great companies even better. Listen to an interview of Jim Tompkins on the Business Leader Radio show.

As a high-level business advisor, his unique perspective prepares corporations and executives for the future.

To share his knowledge and provide up-to-date information on supply chain and business trends, he developed the GoGoGo! Blogand Global Supply Chain Podcast.

He has written or contributed to more than 30 books and eBooks, including Caught Between the Tiger and the Dragon, Bold Leadership, Logistics and Manufacturing Outsourcing, The Supply Chain Handbook, andNo Boundaries. Jim has been quoted in hundreds of business and industry magazines such as The Journal of Commerce, Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and FORTUNE, and he has spoken at more than 4,000 international engagements.

Jim has served as President of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Materials Management Society, and the College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education, and Purdue has named him a Distinguished Engineering Alum. He has also received more than 50 awards for his service to his profession.

 

Posts by Jim Tompkins

Weathering the 'Perfect Storm': Major E-Commerce Competitors in Industrial Distribution Market Just Ahead

Industrial distribution is at its biggest crossroads in history, and they need to be prepared for the storm that is brewing....More

Network Studies: What Are They Really Good For?

Sometimes topics come at you in waves, and that has certainly been the case. What are some of the common questions that have been asked about....More
Gaining the Supply Chain Edge Jim Tomplins

Business Data is Big Business: Use this Flood of Information to Become Demand Driven

Is the general opinion of grocery shopping overdue for a change? Technology may help this detested chore. Read to find out how....More

Three Big Reasons Wal-Mart and Amazon's Leaders Are Golden

Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, was just named the National Retail Foundation's (NRF’s) Gold Award winner for 2012. Although Bezos has been....More

A Question Heard Every Day in Retail Stores Could Soon Become Obsolete

“Did you find everything you were looking for today?” We frequently hear sales associates ask this as we’re checking out with our....More

This Booming Holiday Shopping Season, It’s All About Customer Expectations and Amazon's Genius

The holiday shopping season is upon us – a time where supply chains need to be performing at peak. More than ever, customers today expect....More

Making Amazon your 'Frenemy'

Amazon is your competitor, whether you like it or not. But are they also your friend? I see some companies suffering from an Amazon anxiety....More

Is Your Business Strategy Just a Mockingbird, or is it Eagle-Eyed?

Some big news just came out about Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Target offering to match prices with Amazon this holiday season....More

The Empty Chair: Who Are You Really Working For Every Day?

Consider your job description. What are your biggest concerns and responsibilities –every day and long-term? Now consider your answer in....More
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