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IDEX Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

IDEX, a global applied solutions provider, had a mixed Q3 2024. Revenue rose 0.6% to $798 million while earnings before interest and taxes fell 6.1 % to $168 million over the same period last year. A review of IDEX’s 30 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. IDEX is a diverse and complex business. It has three reporting units, Fluid & Metering…

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The Best and the Brightest – J.C. Penney-Style

By James T. Berger May 5, 2014

Having a skilled, intelligent team that isn’t afraid to innovate against the grain is a thing that a great many firms either desire or value highly. So why did that work out so badly for J.C. Penney?

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How to Price a Unicorn

By Mary DeBoni April 2, 2014

In the pricing world we often preach that there is always some alternative for your product or service. But what about a product so new to the world it isn’t even of this world? Let’s explore.

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Top 6 – April 2014

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 2, 2014

“Let X equal X”, Laurie Anderson, Big Science (1982). In search of the perfect… Wasabi Peas Steamed Peas Pea Puree Pea Gelato…

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Say What? Business Jargon Gone Awry.

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 2, 2014

An evaluation of high-level strategic thought leadership process best practices.

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