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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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Are you trustworthy?

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 1, 2009

Do you act authentically for your brand? Honestly…sincerely? And importantly, does what you do instill consumer confidence?

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Wiglaffs

By J.D. Gershbein February 1, 2009
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Top 6 – February 2009

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 1, 2009

Ah February, Augustus and Julius liked it so much they took some for themselves. Možná ne. “Wisdom is knowing which action to…

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Top 6 – January 2009

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 6, 2009

A Black Eyed Pea for Each Day of the Year … Trickle down economics may be doubtful, but trickle down empathy isn’t.…

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