All Things Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2016

So what does automobile production have to do with a pearl necklace? A seemingly far-fetched question. At first glance, the two have nothing in common.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 15, 2016

We all question our performance and abilities sometimes. If we dwell on this for too long, this might decrease our confidence. Confidence is a measurable attribute of Mental Toughness and it can be influenced and improved. The confidence attribute of Mental Toughness has two elements: Confidence in own abilities. Interpersonal confidence. Individuals with confidence and Mental Toughness perform better under pressure and generally have better mental and physical health and well-being.

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The Network Effect

MAY 20, 2016

The Soviet Union produced a range of airplanes during the Cold War era, from flawed to the occasionally fantastic, the sleek to the bulky and clumsy. One that stands out is the Tupolev TU-144, aka “The Conkordski,” an obvious copy of the Concorde then nearing completion. The TU-144 was the first transporter to fly supersonic […]. The post The Plane That Eats Trains appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

MAY 14, 2016

The 1970s were great, but do you want to shop there today? Retail is getting hammered by online merchants such as Amazon. We’ve seen many great retailers sink, and many more are showing signs of taking on water. As Jim Tompkins says, it’s time to respond to the titans. But where is that response? Gene […]. The post Is Retail Still Stuck in the Seventies?

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The Network Effect

MAY 20, 2016

By Valerie Bonebrake, Senior Vice President, Tompkins International Spring has arrived. It is time to cultivate. Use this primer to protect and grow your customer base. I recently met with the CEO of a mid-sized third party logistics (3PL) company. We discussed the usual topics: industry trends, what is happening in mergers and acquisitions, and […].

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The Network Effect

MAY 20, 2016

By Valerie Bonebrake, Senior Vice President, Tompkins International Dear 3PL Provider: Spring has arrived. It is time to cultivate. Use this primer to protect and grow your customer base. I recently met with the CEO of a mid-sized third party logistics (3PL) company. We discussed the usual topics: industry trends, what is happening in mergers […].

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