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Xylem Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Xylem, a global water treatment company, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 1.3 % to $2.1 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 47% to $280 million over the same period last year. A review of Xylem’s 31 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. Mathew Pine, the CEO of Xylem since January this year, was proud of his team’s…

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Price Leadership Denied in LCD Panel Industry

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 1, 2006

In terms of drama, the LCD market has pressed my adrenaline gland for the past five years. Just last month, it hit…

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Fractional Ownership: The Renaissance of TimeShare

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 1, 2006

In the December 2005 edition of this journal, I wrote about some of the developments and milestones that were witnessed in The…

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TiE Midwest – “Capital Efficiency for Growing Businesses”

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 1, 2006

Moderator, Matt McCall, Portage Venture Partners Mike Domek, CEO, TicketsNow Jason Fried, CEO, 37 Signals Lucas Roh, CEO, Hostway Hosted in Chicago…

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Intel, Market Development Funds, and Distributors

By Tim J. Smith, PhD June 11, 2006

If you want to frustrate a bootstrapped entrepreneur, tell them to pay for their distributors’ advertising. Then, to really get them confused,…

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