| Vision: Be the Best Analytical Chemistry Laboratory in
Michigan
Mission: Focus on the following key areas (core values)
Clients: All resources are applied to satisfy or exceed clients' needs
Provide a wide range of services
Keep promises, meet commitments
Maintain high quality
Charge reasonable fees
Promote open & timely communication (client focus, client-driven)
Employees: The work environment provides a high degree of worker
satisfaction
Promote employee involvement & empowerment
Encourage teamwork & cooperation
Provide a generous, comprehensive benefit package
Provide opportunity for advancement
Provide continuing education & training
Recognize & acknowledge contributions of all employees
Ethics: All company and employee actions are legal and ethical
Ethical waste management: disposal, recycling, reuse &
minimization
Be fair when billing for services
Accept work only when we can provide something of value to our client
Follow established SOPs and methods
Pursue knowledge of environmental laws & regulations
Image: KAR's image accurately reflects the company's commitment to
excellence
Maintain a high level of involvement in community programs
Support charitable causes
Maintain building, laboratories & grounds
Market, advertise & promote KAR Labs appropriately
Build relationships & reputation with Government officials/regulators
Profits: KAR Laboratories is profitable for its shareholders and
employees
Make KAR a good investment for shareholders
Provide stability and security for employees
Minimize expenses wherever possible
Increase efficiency
Maximize revenue: expand client base, increase range of services offered
Quality: Superior quality is provided in all aspects of performance
Provide a high quality product (report) & high quality
services
Satisfy client requirements for timeliness
Innovate: Stay abreast of improvements in technology (leading edge)
Provide a high level of service, client focus & expertise
Employ CIP (Continuous Improvement Process)
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