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Why adaptive programs are the future of B2B supply chain marketing
B2B supply chain marketing can particularly benefit from an adaptive approach. In an industry where multiple stakeholders influence purchasing decisions, adaptive programs help suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors tailor messaging to different decision-makers.
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Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Drink less alcohol
The evidence is clear: recent research findings about alcohol and cancer clearly show that alcohol consumption is a cancer risk factor. Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of a variety of cancers and even light drinking increases risk substantially. Learn more about the recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General on alcohol and cancer risk.
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The top supply chain challenges to watch in 2025
As the global supply chain continues to evolve, logistics professionals face a variety of complex challenges. While the landscape is dynamic, four key issues are expected to dominate conversations in 2025. Let’s explore why these topics matter and how businesses can prepare.
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Unlocking the power of digitalization in your warehouse
During a recent webinar from Automated Warehouse, Bob Kennedy, principal and founder of RC Kennedy Consulting joined industry experts to explore what digitalization means for warehouse systems and how business owners can implement these tools to gain new insights and efficiencies within their supply chain. Here were some of his insights.
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Top five lessons for SMBs from Black Friday 2024
This year’s Black Friday shopping frenzy provided plenty of lessons for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), especially regarding supply chain and inventory management. With consumer spending trends, online innovation, and logistical challenges evolving since 2023, SMBs faced unique opportunities and hurdles. Here’s what we learned.
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Does outsourcing marketing make sense for supply chain companies?
Working with a marketing consultant with expertise in the supply chain world can be a game-changer for SMBs.
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How focusing on your company’s “core” can you help you win leads
Companies do not spend enough time strategizing about where they fit in the marketplace. RCK Consulting can now help you with this exact exercise.
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How managing “internal change resistance” can make or break your WMS implementation
One of the most common problems I see during the WMS implementation process is a customer who underestimates the importance of getting buy-in from the workforce.
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The importance of staying in touch: a personal story
I lost a good friend a few days ago. In this month’s blog post, I’m sharing my memories of this decades-long friendship. Let it be a reminder to stay in touch with the people who have shared your journey, professional or personal, however long ago your paths ran together.
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RC Kennedy Consulting announces partnership with G2RL
RC Kennedy Consulting is excited to promote our business partnership with G2RL to support their work designing and improving reverse logistic networks.
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When it comes to public speaking, what separates the pros from the rookies?
For many people, public speaking is one of their biggest sources of anxiety. I have to say, even after doing it a hundred times, I still share the fear sometimes. But there are a few things I have learned that make it easier.
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RC Kennedy Consulting announces partnership with Hit Me SEO
RC Kennedy Consulting is excited to promote our business partnership with Koerber Consulting to participate in the marketing and sale of the award-winning STEPLogic suite of products.
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Remembering an industry giant: John Hill
John Hill passed away earlier this month. He was 86 years old. Maybe you’ve seen his obituary on LinkedIn or have seen posts from people feeling the need to share how he influenced them. You can add me to that list. It’s a long one.
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Prevention is the Key to Ending Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest growing brain disorder in the world, surpassing even Alzheimer’s and positioning it as the next big epidemic to hit the baby boomer generation. We’re bringing awareness this month with an article on prevention.
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All Things MODEX
MODEX. Everything you might want to see is there, from the aforementioned robots to software and automation systems. Post-MODEX debriefs are making their rounds now. Here’s what I took away from the event.
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Five steps to preparing your logistics operations for robots
Fresh off the electric buzz of MODEX, guest blogger Pete Grett shares a reminder that preparation, understanding, and training are critical steps on the journey to robot integration.
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RC Kennedy Consulting announces partnership with PorterLogic
RC Kennedy Consulting is excited to promote our business partnership with PorterLogic, the supply chain tech stack for ambitious brands.
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How to get the benefits of WMS ownership without building one
You don’t have to build your own WMS. You have options on the market right now that enable you, the customer, to manage the evolution of your software on your own.
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Why is WMS implementation so hard?
How do you ensure that a WMS implementation project succeeds? Our team has developed a few resources for avoiding implementation failure based on over forty years of experience and 200 projects.
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Eight ways to avoid common WMS implementation mistakes
Thirty plus years since the term WMS was first coined, as the software has gotten so much better, implementations continue to show a high rate of failure. Here are some guidelines to avoid some common pitfalls.