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Corteva Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

Corteva, an agrochemical and seed company, had a positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 1.1% to $6.1billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 23.4% to $1.3 billion over the same period last year. A review of Corteva’s 1 August 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. The seeds and agrochemicals markets are highly seasonal businesses.  Most sales are to the northern hemisphere and…

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Schlumberger N.V. Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 30, 2023

Schlumberger N.V., a technology and operations company serving the energy industry, had a positive Q3 ‘23. Revenue rose 11% to $8.3 billion…

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中小企業是否應該更注重價格與市場策略,回報看得到嗎?

By Yuhung S. Shen November 30, 2023

我們經常會見到,財星五百等級的大公司,裏面會有價格分析專員(Pricing Professionals)往往是聘請10-20人來專門制定價格,折扣,優惠策略等等,但我們在普通的上市櫃公司或是中小企業內部,卻未必看得到甚至一位的Pricing Professional

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AutoZone Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

AutoZone, a multinational auto parts retailer, had a positive Q4 2023. Revenue rose 6.4% to $5.7 billion and earnings before interest and…

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Cintas Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

Cintas, a uniform rental, facility services, first aid and safety services and products company, had a positive Q1 2024. Revenue rose 8.1%…

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