Tompkins Associates Announces Material Handling Integration Dimension to Provide End-to-End Solution

Material handling expert Tony Gerace to lead the dimension from Orlando location

Raleigh, NC, October 6, 2000—Tompkins Associates, the leading Total Operations consulting firm, today announced that it will now provide end-to-end services through the creation of a new Material Handling Integration Dimension. The Material Handling Integration Dimension will offer turn-key solutions and best-of-breed products and technology. Initially, the dimension will focus on the e-fulfillment and retail distribution sectors. Tony Gerace, a veteran material handling integrator, will lead this dimension from Tompkins' new Orlando, Florida location.

"We are excited to be able to provide our clients with a total solution, to be a more robust partner in their success," says Jim Tompkins, President and Founder of Tompkins Associates. "The combination of industry-recognized, high-quality consulting and world-class material handling systems integration finally gives clients a superior choice."

With this new dimension, Tompkins Associates is positioned as the leading global New Economy Fulfillment Infrastructure provider, bringing clients end-to-end e-fulfillment solutions. Tompkins will work with clients based on three different business models, always bringing the highest quality solutions with the most competitive pricing. Clients may choose from an end-to-end solution, independent consulting or integration services or Tompkins' participation in the client's sealed bid process as a prospective integrator.

Tompkins Associates has named Tony Gerace the Partner for the Material Handling Integration Dimension. Gerace brings nearly 20 years of material handling experience, most recently as the VP of Material Handling Solutions at Lockheed Martin. Gerace and Tompkins worked successfully together on several large e-fulfillment projects including Toysrus.com, SmarterKids.com and ReturnBuy.com. Clients will benefit from the combined material handling and consulting expertise that the Material Handling Integration Dimension brings to the table.

"Our clients want total end-to-end solutions based on quality in design and implementation," says Tompkins. "The marketplace has demanded the need to go faster than fast. This is the first time that consulting and integration have come together from sources that are experienced, proven and world class."

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