Karen M. Kroll

Minneapolis

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Smart Irrigation: Saving Water, Compiling Data

5 days ago | facilitiesnet.com | Karen M. Kroll

Installing sensors can help managers better monitor weather trends, water use. Most grounds managers at institutional and commercial facilities work diligently to keep their turf green and healthy without using more water than is necessary. Smart irrigation systems can help them achieve both goals.
The Surprising Reasons Why Millennial Wealth is Growing Faster Than Other Generations

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Karen M. Kroll

Millennials in the U.S. are expected to outpace other generations in building wealth, growing at nearly twice the rate of total U.S. wealth, thanks to better savings and investment selection. Millennials are on track to accumulate $140 trillion by 2045, with their wealth projected to grow 11.3% annually on average during that time—nearly double the 5.8% national average growth rate, according to an April 2025 report from Wealthfront and Oxford Economics.
Warehouse Success: Speed Up, Spend Less

2 weeks ago | inboundlogistics.com | Karen M. Kroll

Tags: Labor Management, May 2025, Warehousing When managing today’s warehouses, velocity and value are non-negotiable. From predictive AI to flexible robotics, warehouses are cutting costs and accelerating fulfillment without breaking the bank—or the back.
Why Millennial Wealth is Growing

2 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Karen M. Kroll

Millennials in the U.S. are expected to outpace other generations in building wealth, growing at nearly twice the rate of total U.S. wealth, thanks to better savings and investment selection. Millennials are on track to accumulate $140 trillion by 2045, with their wealth projected to grow 11.3% annually on average during that time-nearly double the 5.8% national average growth rate, according to an April 2025 report from Wealthfront and Oxford Economics.
Stroads, a mashup of streets and roads, present challenges for cities

3 weeks ago | smartcitiesdive.com | Karen M. Kroll

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Most people aren’t familiar with the term “stroad,” a mashup of “street” and “road,” but almost everyone has had experience with one – and it likely wasn’t good. “They're usually the roads that people talk about with dismay,” said Katherine Kortum, senior program officer at the Transportation Research Board.
They’re not streets. They’re not roads. ‘Stroads’ present challenges for cities.

3 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Karen M. Kroll

This story was originally published on Smart Cities Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Smart Cities Dive newsletter. Most people aren’t familiar with the term “stroad,” a mashup of “street” and “road,” but almost everyone has had experience with one – and it likely wasn’t good. “They're usually the roads that people talk about with dismay,” said Katherine Kortum, senior program officer at the Transportation Research Board.
How AI Is Transforming Supply Chain Operations in 2025

1 month ago | inboundlogistics.com | Karen M. Kroll

Tags: April 2025, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Searching for real-world examples of supply chain organizations that have implemented AI solutions and are seeing financial and operational results? We serve them up right here.
Harmonizing Logistics in India

2 months ago | inboundlogistics.com | Karen M. Kroll

Tags: Global Economy, Global Logistics, Logistics, March 2025 As more companies look to diversify their supply chains, India’s abundant labor and expanding domestic market strikes the right chord. Yet, navigating its complexities requires a well-orchestrated strategy. Success comes from trusted partnerships and clear, coordinated planning.
14 Moves to Master Demand Surges

Mar 6, 2025 | inboundlogistics.com | Karen M. Kroll

Tags: January 2025, Supply Chain Management Effectively managing increases in demand requires a strategic series of moves—each one calculated to advance your position and ultimately put surges in checkmate. Spikes in demand can boost revenue and turbocharge growth.
Green & Red Flags: How to Select the Right 3PL

Mar 5, 2025 | inboundlogistics.com | Karen M. Kroll

Choosing the right third-party logistics provider doesn’t have to be an uphill climb. Here are the green flag signals that can lead to a winning partnership and the red flags to leave behind. Choosing a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can mean assessing a large number of options. In 2023, the United States was home to nearly 69,000 3PLs, reports IBISWorld.