Supply Chain eBooks and Print Books from Tompkins Press

A modern-day fable that cleverly brings to life the ups and downs of business interactions with China and being under the thumb of a private equity company, it is no wonder that executives from large and medium-sized companies alike are calling Jim Tompkins' latest book, "A fun read that teaches us the realities of doing business with Asia." See more details on this book.

In this insightful book, organizational change and leadership expert Jim Tompkins shows you how to become the leader that you have always wanted to be. You will understand how to encourage others to lead so that you can concentrate on the big picture. Includes sections on inspirational leadership, outsourcing and business resiliency, it is a guidebook for any professional. Get your life out of overload mode, professionally and personally. See more details on this book.

This second edition offers 39 crucial, leading-edge chapters, each written by a different noted warehouse management expert. There is not a more complete guide to the science of warehouse management in print. Numbering almost a thousand pages, The Warehouse Management Handbook, Second Edition is literally brimming with information that will improve warehouse performance and the bottom line. This book is a must for every warehouse.See more details on this book.

The Supply Chain Handbook brings together a team of 23 experts from management, engineering, technology, consulting, and academic backgrounds. Innovative concepts and state-of-the-art technologies such as leaning the supply chain, logistics outsourcing, RFID, and supply chain execution software are explored in-depth helping you evaluate these solutions for your supply chain. The Supply Chain Handbook brings together practical information and proven strategies for supply chain success.
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To successfully outsource today, you need to gain a core competency in outsourcing, avoid setbacks, and understand how to keep the outsourcing relationship robust. Altogether, the four authors of this book have nearly 100 years of solid experience in logistics and manufacturing outsourcing. See more details on this book.

The authors of The China Ready Company have spent their careers advising Western companies on successful China strategies and have a deep understanding of how companies succeed and fail in China. Their tens of thousands of hours of expertise come together in the book, The China Ready Company and in the China Readiness Assessment Online. The book details how companies can take a disciplined approach to forming a China strategy while the online assessment provides a practical way by which management can frame and process the critical issues surrounding the organization's entry into China. See more details on this book.

In this book, leading Supply Chain consultant James A. Tompkins, Ph.D., explains the six stages that businesses and supply chains must pass through to achieve the pinnacle of success. The Six Levels of Supply Chain Excellence—from “Business as Usual” to “Velocity”—form a ladder that supply chains must climb to beat the competition. Here, Dr. Tompkins explains what characterizes each level, as well as the technology that is associated with each and prepares enterprises to move up to the next. See more details on this book.

Put your organization on a path forward that will withstand the test of time with Future Capable Company: What Manufacturing Leaders Need to do Today to Succeed Tomorrow. James A. Tompkins, Ph.D., shares his 30 years of experience to help propel your organization to success. This is a must-read for results-oriented leaders. It outlines the proven 12 Requirements of Success for a Future Capable Company. You'll learn what you must do to make the most of your manufacturing operations today and tomorrow. See more details on this book.

Whether you loathe or love slogans, you'll enjoy Think Outside the Box. In this unique book, Jim Tompkins reveals the humor and irony of the most unmotivating and overused slogans while showing you the real-life lessons to be learned. See more details on this book.

Jim Tompkins shows the correlation between revolution and change in the business environment, explaining how leaders implementing change must understand the five factors of revolution, then gives a clear, practical path forward. He shows how to effectively lead a revolution in the three key areas of organizational excellence: Leadership, Collaboration, and Compensation. See more details on this book.

Easy to read, yet packed full of information, this business novel provides readers with a better understanding of the challenges they face in today’s business environment. Peer into the life of Rich Morrison and see how this leader learns to capture the energy of change, work through obstacles and attain success. See more details on this book.