About the Author

Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins Associates, knows what it takes to be a bold leader and what it means to inspire others to reach new heights. He founded Tompkins Associates, a supply chain consulting and integration firm, more than 30 years ago with two staff members in a spare building in his backyard.

Today, the company is one of the most successful and respected consulting firms in the world, and Jim is a much sought-after speaker and author on topics of business, leadership and organizational change. Many top international companies look to Jim to assist them with their business operations, people and processes.

He has also written or contributed to more than 25 books including Revolution – Take Charge Strategies for Business Success, No Boundaries: Moving Beyond Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Manufacturing Outsourcing: Harness Your Core Competencies, The Supply Chain Handbook, and The Warehouse Management Handbook.

Read more: Jim Tompkins' executive biography.

Author interview on leadership in our busy lives, by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.