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Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins

The Logistics of Logistics

Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, a company that helps clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. His 40-plus years as CEO of Tompkins International and his focus on helping companies achieve profitable growth give him an insider’s view into what makes great companies even better.

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Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic

Talking Logistics

The combination of inclement weather, capacity shortages, and stiff marketplace competition had many companies spending more than budgeted. You could win big, but you could lose big just as easily. He joined the company in 1993 and became senior vice president in May 2012. Think about the stock market. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

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The Alibaba Effect: What It Means for All U.S. Businesses and How They Need to Respond

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, June 26, 2014 — As Alibaba continues its reign as the fastest growing e-commerce company in the most rapidly growing market in the world, the Chinese e-marketplace is on track to be the #1 retail leader in the world by 2016. Just last year, Alibaba made astounding margins, earning 43 cents to every dollar earned. “E-commerce

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a bonus, at the Imagine 2014 Magento e-commerce Conference, Malcolm Gladwell spoke about Malcolm McLean (just as he did in this Inc. McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. It wasn’t just about freight. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Readers' choice! Category Key.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Did You Know That … It wasn’t just about freight. Gantry cranes slash loading times, cost, damage, and pilfering. The History of the Shipping Container. One visionary, Malcom McLean , features prominently in the industry’s development. Category Key.

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June 2014 Executive's Edge: From Tompkins International

Tompkins Blog

market and the time is now. The company has unleashed its new e-marketplace called "11 Main" that was created in the U.S. by Alibaba companies exclusively for the U.S. The company has unleashed its new e-marketplace called "11 Main" that was created in the U.S. Hes more than just the founderâ??hes

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Reflections on the LIVING Supply Chain SCRC Meeting

NC State SCRC

The SCRC meeting featured a group of executives, students, and faculty participating at the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting yesterday in Raleigh, held at the new Talley Student Center on the NC State campus. The restoration of predators in the system resulted in the more balanced ecosystem.