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Karen
Koenig
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Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].
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11 marketing methods to grow sales: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Social media, advertising, targeted promotions and community service endeavors are just some of the ways these 2022 WOOD 100 manufacturers keep their company names and brands at the forefront of customers' minds.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2022 | 3:57 pm CDT
34 blueprints for good business: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Managing supply chain and labor issues, expansions, acquisitions, and improved corporate communications are just a few of the ways these WOOD 100 firms have grown sales and improved business.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2022 | 1:53 pm CDT
17 processes to enhance productivity: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Process improvements, lean manufacturing, technology, training and innovation are helping these woodworking manufacturers increase production while improving quality and efficiency. What follows are some of the strategies put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100 class.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2022 | 11:53 am CDT
11 ways tech investments improve production: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Investing in technology leads to improvements in quality, consistency and speed of production. What follows are some of the machinery and supply investments put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2022 | 11:33 am CDT
6 popular products to grow sales: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
New product lines and innovations are paving the way for increased business opportunities for this year's WOOD 100 companies.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2022 | 11:08 am CDT
21 customer service ideas that work: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Now more than ever, manufacturers must work smarter, and faster than their competitors while providing customer service, quality, and added value to the wood products. What follows are some of the methods put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2022 | 9:56 am CDT
New residential furniture orders continue downward slide in July: Smith Leonard
July marks seven straight months of year-over-year double-digit declines according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights produced by Smith Leonard. Just 12% of participants in the survey reported an increase in new orders for the month.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 3, 2022 | 9:03 am CDT
Meet the 2022 Wood Industry Market Leaders
The 2022 Wood Industry Market Leaders are (in alphabetical order): Lisa Carlquist, president, Artisan Custom Closets; Kelly Dame, president & CEO, Woodgrain; Daniel Drapeau, president & CEO, Miralis; Scott Prillaman, senior vice president-U.S. Operations, Hooker Furnishings; and Kelly Victor-Burke, owner/CEO, Burke Architectural Millwork.
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Karen M. Koenig,
September 30, 2022 | 11:30 am CDT
Wood Industry Market Leader: Kelly Victor-Burke, Burke Architectural Millwork
Kelly Victor-Burke is the owner/CEO of Burke Architectural Millwork. She spearheaded a team of business owners, educational partners and industry organizations in the creation and approval of the first Department of Labor registered apprenticeship in woodworking: Woodwork Manufacturing Specialist
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Karen M. Koenig,
September 30, 2022 | 11:22 am CDT