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 Mergers and Acquisitions Are Risky Business Without Supply Chain Due Diligence
Organizations can create maximum value from a merger or aquisition by viewing it through the lens of the supply chain. Supply chain due diligence during M&A activity should be a major part of laying the foundation for the greatest benefits and accelerating profitable growth. For more on the supply chain view of a merger or acquisition, download this white paper.
 
 Partnership Provides Innovative Global Trade Management Solutions
New global trade management solutions provide strategies and processes for true end-to-end visibility, but also for decision making for goods in motion, routing, customs, and the management of cash. Read more about the recent partnership between Tompkins International and Arigo in Retail Solutions Online.
New Members Join Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium
 More than 100 companies have recently joined the consortium or renewed membership to take advantage of premier benchmarking and best practices tools. Welcome to Astra-Zeneca, Mattel, Inc., Singer Sewing Company, and many more - see the entire list here, or learn more about how to join the Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium.
Why Manufacturing in China is Not Going Away
China is growing in many ways. With economic and consumer spending growth, where does that leave manufacturing? This China Law Blog takes a look at a few perspectives of the impacts that China's progress will have on global companies.
Supply Chaincasts: On-Demand Resources for Supply Chain Challenges & Solutions 
If you need supply chain and business strategy resources, visit Tompkins' online Excellence Centers. Also, check out our on-demand Supply Chaincasts for knowledge on all aspects of the end-to-end supply chain. View the current collection of on-demand webinars, and read this blog post about the latest webcast, Bridging the Gap Between Transportation and Inventory Practices.
 The Benefits of Demand-Driven Supply Chains
While not new, demand-driven supply chains have mostly been theoretical in the past. In reality today, new demand-driven strategies and operations are becoming extremely beneficial to profitable growth. Learn more about the background and benefits of demand-driven supply chains.
Transportation Companies on Fast Track with M&A Activity
Buying the competition can be one of the most cost-effective way of expansion, and companies in the transportation industry are using this to their advantage in 2012. In this Journal of Commerce article, learn how these companies are getting the most out of a merger or acquisition.
Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions Through Action, Not Chatter
Major natural disasters had a significant impact on supply chain performance this past year. While companies discussed steps to reduce supply chain risk, they did not act accordingly. In Supply Chain Digest, Gene Tyndall, EVP, Tompkins International, joins others to reveal better strategies for supply chain risk management.
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