AMR Ranks Tompkins-Supply Chain Consortium as One of Top Providers of Benchmarking Data

Consortium Membership Reaches All-time High Mark of 300 Members

Raleigh, NC, July 22, 2009 -- The Tompkins-Supply Chain Consortium ranks among the top "benchmarkers" evaluated by AMR Research.

The recent report AMR Research Benchmarks the Benchmarkers (PDF) states, "Quantitative supply chain benchmark data is like gold to supply chain executives. It helps them focus and prioritize their efforts and supports project funding. While many benchmark providers claim to have the answer, we find that only a handful of companies have end-to-end supply chain data for manufacturers and retailers."

AMR presents key comparisons across the top six providers that were evaluated for the report. (See table.)

"It's an honor to be classified as a top supply chain benchmarking and best practices provider," says Bruce Tompkins, Executive Director of the Supply Chain Consortium. "With the growth that we've had over the past year, we knew we were meeting the benchmarking needs of a large group of organizations, and I'm excited to see that we are realizing our vision."

Although the Supply Chain Consortium has been in existence since 2004, this year has been a record one for the organization. The group topped 300 member companies in June and is still growing.

"Through LinkedIn, we've developed a group that targets companies interested in benchmarking and best practices," notes Tompkins. "We are also trying to reach out to more companies that will benefit from our Leadership Forum -- a truly unique learning and networking experience. As the Consortium grows, we will continue to serve current members while looking ahead to meet the needs of future members."

For companies that are interested in becoming members, there are several tiers of membership available, including a free contributing membership level. To learn more about joining and attending the forum, visit the Consortium website and choose the "new member" option.

With a comprehensive repository of 17,000-plus benchmarks, the Supply Chain Consortium is led by the needs of its membership and an Advisory Board composed of senior supply chain executives, which includes Campbell Soup Company, Hallmark Cards, Hewlett Packard, Ingram Micro, Kraft Foods, Miller-Coors, The Coca-Cola Company, Target, and True Value Hardware.

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About the Supply Chain Consortium
The Supply Chain Consortium is the premier source for supply chain benchmarking and best practices knowledge. With more than 300 participating retail, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution companies, the Consortium sponsors a comprehensive repository of 17,000-plus benchmarks complemented by search capabilities, online analysis tools, topic forums and peer networking for supply chain executives and practitioners. The Consortium is led by the needs of its membership and an Advisory Board that includes executives from Campbell Soup Company, Hallmark Cards, Hewlett Packard, Ingram Micro, Kraft Foods, Miller-Coors, The Coca-Cola Company, Target, and True Value Hardware. To learn more about how your company can become a member of the Supply Chain Consortium, contact John Foley, 919-855-5461 or visit www.supplychainconsortium.com/new.