The Role of Industrial Real Estate in Global Supply Chain Networks

Chad Griffiths
Chad Griffiths
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In this week's episode I was joined by my good friend Matt Carroll as we interviewed Dr. Jim Tompkins, one of the world's foremost experts in supply chain management.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Jim's background
23:20 - Early warehouse designs
29:56 - The importance of Optionality
36:24 - How warehouses have evolved
43:26 - Dark warehouses in the future?
47:32 - What happens with older industrial buildings?
51:50 - Where is all the power going to come from?
1:02:00 - Other major challenges in the industry
1:05:03 - Timing on reshoring / onshoring
1:09:43 - Why is there so much tension with China?


About Jim:

Jim Tompkins is an international authority on designing and implementing end-to-end supply chains. He is a serial entrepreneur who has started several businesses; worked with private equity; designed many industrial facilities and automated materials handling systems; implemented many supply chain information technology solutions and worked to enhance the performance of many 3PLs and 3PL clients.

Jim was the founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, for over 40 years and he focused on helping companies achieve profitable growth, giving him an insider’s view into what makes great companies even better. In 2020 Jim founded Tompkins Ventures, LLC, a firm that helps executive teams address five big problems: entrepreneurial growth, development prosperity, logistics partnerships, technology and leadership.

Jim received the prestigious Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) on June 1, 2015. The award is a tribute that recognizes Dr. Tompkins through the contributions he has provided to the welfare of mankind in the field of industrial and systems engineering. In addition, Jim has served as President of the IISE, the Materials Management Society and the College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education and has been named a Distinguished Engineering Alum by Purdue University. He has also received more than 50 additional awards for his service to his profession.

Connect with Jim:

Tomkins Ventures website: https://tompkinsventures.com/
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: jimtompkins1

About Matt:

Driven leader with fifteen years of international business experience in Logistics and Supply Chain. I am multilingual, speak fluently in Spanish and German, while having an in-depth understanding of the complex dynamics of supply chain management, contract negotiations and thought leadership after spending more than a decade managing operations in China, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA. My understanding of global business environments, monetary impacts, and rules of engagement for real estate integration for successful business results, benefit the clients I work with.

I am a graduate of Purdue University, where I played NCAA basketball. I was a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, the recipient of the Distinguished Scholar-Athlete award for outstanding academic achievements, and the Ward Lambert academic award. My traits of working well with a team, focusing on a positive result, and coordinating critical processes to ensure success, are my calling card for new client opportunities and servicing of my extensive existing base of relationships.

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: LinkedIn: matthewcarroll1

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