Supply Chains In The Global Economic Downturn: 11/18/2008 Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: As everyone wrings their hands over the global economic uncertainty affecting virtually every business in every country, Jim Tompkins sat down with global supply chain expert Gene Tyndall to discuss what business leaders can do to cut supply chain costs while continuing to serve customer needs. There is no doubt that we live in challenging times. But far from endorsing a 'wait and see' approach, Jim and Gene suggest that now is the time to act, and in this podcast they discuss how the supply chain can be the place to create competitive advantage.
Supply Chain Partnerships And Supplier Relationship Management In Asia: 11/4/2008 Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: When it comes to buyer-supplier relationships, cultural misinterpretations and miscommunication between West and East can be dismal, with disastrous effects on the supply chain. Misunderstandings originate from both sides of the ocean, creating costly and unexpected challenges that could have been avoided. In this podcast, CEO Jim Tompkins interviews Steve Ganster, CEO of Technomic Asia, based in Shanghai, China, who helps explain what is missing and how Supplier Relationship Management can fill the gaps for a solid partnership.
The Rest of the Supply Chain Assessment Story: 10/21/2008
Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: The supply chain story isn't over until it is improved by benchmarking processes against the best practices in the industry. CEO Jim Tompkins examines how he defines benchmarking and best practices and what makes them not only worthwhile, but essential. Jim interviews the executive director of the Supply Chain Consortium, an organization with nearly 200 member companies who use the consortium's tools to identify gaps and needed initatives in their operations.
Identify the Correct Supply Chain Opportunities: 10/07/2008 Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: Stuck in London's Heathrow airport, his flight canceled, with a to-do list 40 items long, CEO Jim Tompkins began to think about how his situation -- constant change, chaos all around, no time to finish everything and no way of prioritizing -- symbolizes how executives and supply chain leaders feel in today's globalized business environment. Jim interviews his business partner of 30 years, supply chain expert John Spain, about how this pressure can be best dealt with, while answering the question: "Where is the best place to spend your time and energy in the global supply chain?"
Globalization: Separating Facts from Fiction
- 9/16/2008
Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins Associates, noticed that there seemed to be more misinformation available than truth about globalization and business in China. In this podcast, he touches on three reasons why manufacturing won't return to the US, the impact of fuel costs on transportation in a supply chain, quality and recalls, and other myths.
Having a Great Global Supply Chain - 9/02/2008 Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: Two possibilities can exist for a company's global supply chain: It can either be the key to victory in the marketplace or the Achille's heel of the organization. Listen to the podcast for Jim Tompkins' tips on creating a strong global supply chain.
Stop Debating Globalization: It's a reality - 8/13/08
Click here for listening options and transcript Summary: Independent of a company's size, the greater your involvement in globalization and its market, the greater your profitability.
