Jim Tompkins

Jim Tompkins

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Supply chain/logistics strategist; founder, Tompkins Ventures.

People, Not AI, Provide Competitive Edge
SocialApr 14, 2026

People, Not AI, Provide Competitive Edge

If your plan is “we have AI,” you’re not going to like what comes next. Because everyone has AI. Where to find advantage? Through people. AI cannot replace relationships. Know-who is becoming as important as know-how. https://t.co/v8DCFc3Dmi #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChain https://t.co/lmvHQFwxhl

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Visibility Alone Doesn't Equal Supply Chain Control
SocialApr 9, 2026

Visibility Alone Doesn't Equal Supply Chain Control

Most companies think visibility = control. It doesn’t. If disparate silos still react separately, you don’t have a digital supply chain network. You just see the problem faster. More here: https://t.co/vhFhiPXRze #DigitalSupplyChain #SupplyChainStrategy https://t.co/ih2LgLHrZx

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Outdated 2015 Procurement Strategy Stifles Margins and Speed
SocialApr 7, 2026

Outdated 2015 Procurement Strategy Stifles Margins and Speed

Margins are light, decisions take too long and competitors move first – but nothing looks broken. A 2015 procurement strategy is usually why. Here’s what’s happening. 👉 https://t.co/NRZ74HPI5G #Procurement #SupplyChain https://t.co/Gj3zdEqHrH

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Slow Decision Structures Stall Strategy Execution
SocialApr 2, 2026

Slow Decision Structures Stall Strategy Execution

Think your problem is strategy? Maybe. But it’s just as likely that decision-making structures are slowing you down instead. Because if decisions take too long, nothing else works the way it should. https://t.co/2yOttcZwQ0 #DecisionMaking #OrganizationalDevelopment https://t.co/FP3iUPeNKe

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AI Success Requires Building an Operating System, Not a Factory
SocialMar 31, 2026

AI Success Requires Building an Operating System, Not a Factory

With AI, most companies think they bought a factory. They’re still swinging a hammer. That’s Level 1. The companies pulling away in speed, cost and market share are building an AI operating system. That’s Level 2. 👉 https://t.co/31Z0V8EpqB #AIOperatingSystem #DigitalEnablement https://t.co/VUK9fKME6U

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Treat Your Supply Chain Like a Team, Not a War
SocialMar 24, 2026

Treat Your Supply Chain Like a Team, Not a War

If your supply chain isn’t functioning like a team, it’s fighting a civil war. Most organizations are closer to war than they think. Here’s how to fix it→ https://t.co/acbLuxh1EY #SupplyChain #SupplyChainManagement https://t.co/83xsm5n2jS

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Customs Audits Reveal Hidden Tariff Overpayments
SocialMar 19, 2026

Customs Audits Reveal Hidden Tariff Overpayments

You’re probably overpaying tariffs. A lot. Complexity, classification errors, outdated rates and fragmented data often hide the problem. Customs audits expose it – and recover the money. If you import at scale, this is worth a read: https://t.co/LSAQcgO4D5 #customsaudit https://t.co/5ImA8wSHUS

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AI's Real Impact Lies in Pricing, Forecasting, Operations
SocialMar 17, 2026

AI's Real Impact Lies in Pricing, Forecasting, Operations

If your AI strategy is drafting emails faster and summarizing meetings, you’re thinking too small. Real value appears when AI touches pricing, forecasting and operations. Anything else is relying on the luck. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. https://t.co/1VaXofchlk #AIStrategy https://t.co/6MsnjSYyT7

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True Supply Chain Strategy Unites Sourcing, Logistics, Technology
SocialMar 12, 2026

True Supply Chain Strategy Unites Sourcing, Logistics, Technology

Think you have a supply chain strategy? Many firms really have disconnected decisions across sourcing, logistics and technology. That’s not strategy. Here’s how to fix it: https://t.co/fUqesUBg4h #SupplyChainStrategy #Logistics https://t.co/AAJT7UeiiX

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Procurement's Shift: Speed and Partnerships Drive Innovation
SocialMar 10, 2026

Procurement's Shift: Speed and Partnerships Drive Innovation

For decades, procurement meant cutting costs. Negotiate a few cents off the unit price and move on. But in today’s procurement renaissance, speed and supplier relationships determine innovation and competitive advantage. Here’s why: https://t.co/7zkEo6RJ6H #supplychain https://t.co/VuiasOxP6U

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Supreme Court's Power to Reshape Supply Chains Challenges Its Relevance
SocialMar 5, 2026

Supreme Court's Power to Reshape Supply Chains Challenges Its Relevance

When nine justices can redirect global supply chains overnight, it’s fair to ask whether the Court’s structure still fits the modern economy. #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade https://t.co/N2tgQ7sgEX https://t.co/kCnjdrx0CX

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Legacy Cold Chains Can't Meet Modern DTC Demands
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Legacy Cold Chains Can't Meet Modern DTC Demands

Cold chain logistics systems built 30+ years ago can’t support DTC, SKU explosion and two-day frozen delivery. That math doesn’t work. Margins shrink. Service risks rise. There’s a better way... #ColdChainLogistics #ColdChainSolutions https://t.co/RUl27ecRqu https://t.co/RZKvYHq964

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Your Brand Lives in the Final‑mile Delivery
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Your Brand Lives in the Final‑mile Delivery

Even if you obsess over sourcing and inventory turns, the people who deliver define your brand. Final-mile delivery is often the only human interaction customers see. If that sofa sits in the rain, nothing else matters: https://t.co/6dKPqYm7fN #FinalMileDelivery https://t.co/TTBSHQWArG

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