Karen M. Kroll, Contributing Writer
An experienced freelance writer with a focus on business and corporate and consumer finance, Karen has written articles, blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies for both B2B and consumer audiences. She is a long-time contributor to Inbound Logistics. Her articles have also appeared in numerous consumer and trade publications, including AARPBulletin.com, Bankrate.com, Business Finance, CFO, CreditCards.com, and Financial Executive.
Articles by Karen Kroll
FASTER D2C: Unpacking Fast Fulfillment and Delivery
As same-day delivery becomes the norm, businesses harness supply chain visibility, strategic inventory placement, and AI to master the intricate balance between expedited fulfillment and shipping and ever-tightening customer expectations.
Norfolk Southern VP Reveals How He Puts the Customer First: Talk Less, Listen More
Stefan Loeb is vice president, business development, first- and final-mile markets, with Norfolk Southern Corporation, which operates a 22-state freight transportation network.
Intermodal: A Smart Way to Ship (and Save)
Rail mergers, cutting-edge technology, and nearshoring continue to transform intermodal and multimodal transportation, slashing costs and boosting sustainability. Here’s how to navigate this dynamic landscape for maximum efficiency and resilience.
GNC’s Inventory Takes Flight
GNC, a leading health and wellness brand, was looking to streamline its system for conducting physical inventories. Because the system was largely manual, and given the number of employees and the amount of equipment required for each inventory session, GNC would complete only several full cycle counts each year.
Supply Chain Reset: 7 Trends Remaking Manufacturing
Through reshoring, retooling, and redefining resilience, manufacturers are embracing a new normal shaped by volatility, vision, and the drive to stay ahead.