Course Strengthens US Manufacturing, Supply Chain Strategies
RALEIGH, NC, February 12, 2007 — Graduate students from the National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) in Washington, DC, visited the Tompkins Associates Central Campus last week to strengthen their knowledge in manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
National security and manufacturing were on the lesson plan as students from the Armed Forces visited the Tompkins Central Campus. |
As part of the 2007 ICAF Industry Studies program, students are encouraged to examine all aspects of the US industrial base and develop a strategic perspective of the industry’s role in supporting national security. Students also complete a comparative analysis of the US manufacturing industry with select foreign countries.
“They attend a variety of manufacturing seminars throughout the country and abroad,” said Joan White, ICAF Agency Chair and Professor of Acquisition. “This gives our students an opportunity to speak with an array of executives regarding their success strategies, challenges and constraints, and view manufacturing processes at the facilities.”
Tompkins Associates Principal Bruce Tompkins, who taught the class, is excited to be part of this program. “Our consultants spend a lot of time educating and enhancing the processes of many leading supply chains and manufacturers. It seems natural to share that knowledge with other leaders of our communities, especially if it means advancements in industry processes, the national economy and security,” he said.
Bruce Tompkins' (left) contribution to the educational program was recognized with an award, presented by Achille Broennimann (right). |
At the conclusion of the four-hour course, the ICAF National Defense Class of 2007 presented Tompkins Associates and instructor Tompkins with an award for contributing to the university’s Manufacturing Industry Study Program.
Students attending ICAF are senior-level US military officers and civilian employees of the Department of Defense and other federal agencies who are developing the knowledge and experience for leadership positions in national security. Special emphasis is placed on material acquisition and joint logistics and their integration into the national security strategy.
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Tompkins Associates is the leading operations-focused consulting and integration firm, specializing in end-to-end supply chain solutions. Customers look to Tompkins' expertise to develop and implement strategies for intelligent solutions in distribution center design, warehouse strategic planning, distribution network configuration, transportation system planning, system integration and implementation, benchmarking and best practices, logistics and manufacturing outsourcing, and supply chain optimization. As consultants and integrators for more than 30 years, Tompkins offers a proven track record and deep industry expertise for solutions that reduce costs and improve overall supply chain performance. The company is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. For more information, visit www.tompkinsinc.com. |
