Karen M. Kroll

Articles by Karen M. Kroll
Continuous Improvement -- New Programs Help Manufacturers Free Up Cash Without Straining Suppliers
However, companies must take care that their programs comply with regulations.
To Outsource Or Insource?
Outsourcing can provide technological advantages but loss of control is a problem.
Sharing The Wealth
Shared service centers offer more than just consolidation of services -- when planned correctly.
On Finance
Priorities for the new millennium.
On Finance
Breaking the manufacturing sound barrier.
Finance -- 'Dumb' Is Smart:
When done the right way, corporate venture capital pays big dividends.
Finance -- Rising Above Sunk Costs
Focus on what's best for your company's future.
Life On The Island
The life sciences industry taps Puerto Rico for tax breaks, educated workforce.
Insuring Operations On The Island
While Puerto Rico's tropical location sounds wonderful to cold climate-based executives, it also means that structures on the island need to be able to withstand windstorms and hurricanes. Managers need to line up backup plant equipment and power ...
A 'New' Tool For Manufacturers
Revenue management, now a staple in many service industries, also can aid manufacturers.
Taking Stock
IW's 100 Best-Managed Companies soar.
Bridging The Earnings Divide
Performance measurement has been a flash point between corporate executives and Wall Street analysts. Can the two sides look beyond the quarterly-earnings showdown?
Talking With Wall Street
Wonder how some companies get the attention from Wall Street and valuations they do? Performance matters most, but an effective investor-relations program also helps.
Are Y2K costs covered?
A handful of companies are looking to their insurance companies for reimbursement.

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