Tony Friscia founded AMR Research in 1986, and currently oversees the company’s strategy and all day-to-day operations. Under his leadership, AMR Research has become the leading firm providing research and advice to operations and IT executives on global supply chain and enterprise technology strategies. AMR Research’s clients include leading manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, and life sciences companies, as well as technology suppliers and service providers.

Tony has worked to keep AMR Research’s content ahead of the curve on the intersection of business process and technology. He is currently focused on engaging AMR Research’s expertise in efforts to address global challenges, like identifying best practices in extending the global supply chain into emerging economies. AMR is also leading a research effort on environmental sustainability in the global supply chain.

Tony is often a featured speaker at industry conferences, has been widely published, is frequently quoted by the leading business press and has appeared on CNN and CNBC for his opinions on technology and business trends.  He is a member of the Vassar College Board of Trustees and is Chairman of The 21st Century Fund, which sponsors innovation in public high school education. Tony is a graduate of Vassar College.