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Advance Auto Parts Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 15, 2024

Advance Auto Parts, an automotive afterparts and accessories supplier, had a challenging FY 2023. Revenue rose 1.4% to $11.2 billion yet earnings before interest and taxes fell 15% to $714 million over last year. A review of the Advance Auto Parts Fourth Quarter 2023 earnings call held on 28 February 2024, and associated financial reports, provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. Shane O’Kelly, CEO of Advance Auto Parts, expressed…

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Mettler-Toledo Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 28, 2023

Mettler-Toledo, a global scales and balances company, had a flat Q2 2023. Revenue rose slightly 0.4% to $982 million and earnings before…

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Mondelez Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 28, 2023

Mondelez, a global chocolate, candy, gum, snack food, and other consumables company, had a strong Q2 2023. Revenue rose sharply 17% to…

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TE Connectivity Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 28, 2023

TE Connectivity, a global electrical and electronics components company, had a relatively flat Q3 2023. Revenue fell slightly by 2.4% to $4.0…

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We Had a Great Time at Our July Pricing and Profit Management Luncheons!

By Nathan L. Phipps August 28, 2023

July was a busy month for our events. We had Pricing and Profit Management Luncheons in 3 locations: Chicagoland on July 11th,…

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