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New Report Unveils Top 5 Transportation Issues Expected in 2014

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. The transportation industry can expect to see these new issues emerge throughout 2014: Shift from diesel to natural gas. Tightening capacity. Same-day delivery.

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Nashville to Host 2014 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, and NASHVILLE, TN. June 19, 2014 — Supply chain leaders will convene in the country music capital of the world this August for the 10 th annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. The post Nashville to Host 2014 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic

Talking Logistics

The first two quarters of 2014 impacted a lot of supply chain budgets. Previous positions with the company include vice president, manager of the Raleigh, North Carolina branch as well as the general manager and later president of the company’s European division. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Launched – 2/25/2014. Launched – 1/24/2014. Location: Raleigh, NC. Sources: Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO); LIFT, Detroit, MI; DMDII, Chicago, IL; PowerAmerica, Raleigh, NC; Department of Energy; America Makes, Youngstown, OH. Website: [link]. Location: Chicago, IL.

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June 2014 Executive's Edge: From Tompkins International

Tompkins Blog

Raleigh, NC 27616.' From Jim Tompkins. The Alibaba Effect Pulls Back the Curtain on Future of. E-Commerce. Its no secret that Alibaba has experienced great success in China. The e-marketplaces profits have skyrocketed. Alibaba has 80% of the largest e-commerce market in the world. Follow me on Twitter. Connect with me on Facebook.

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Kelly Reed Recognized as ‘Pro to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, February 25, 2014 — Kelly Reed, Executive VP, Material Handling Integration, Tompkins International, has been honored as a 2014 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. With headquarters in Raleigh, NC, Tompkins also has offices throughout North America and in Europe and Asia.

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Tompkins International Releases New Guide to Goods-to-Person Order Fulfillment

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, February 19, 2014 — New advancements in goods-to-person order fulfillment technology bring companies faster, more flexible distribution operations to meet today’s growing multichannel challenges. With headquarters in Raleigh, NC, Tompkins also has offices throughout North America and in Europe and Asia.

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