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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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Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Market Confusion: Crossed Signals

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 17, 2003

When a utility purchases an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system, they are making a very significant investment. Because of the size of…

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Illuminating the Market

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 3, 2003

Since the invention of the tunable laser, scientists have enjoyed tweaking matter with its luminescence with remarkable control. Without it, our ability…

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Pareto’s Fractal Nature: A Powerful Tool

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 3, 2003

Nearly everyone is familiar with “The 80/20 Rule.” Almost as many are familiar with its more accurate name, “Pareto’s Law.” The basic…

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Breaking Taboos

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 20, 2003

In many ways, the advice and commentary provided in The Wiglaf Journal are ordinary business suggestions: conduct market research; prospect for new…

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