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Advance Auto Parts Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 15, 2024

Advance Auto Parts, an automotive afterparts and accessories supplier, had a challenging FY 2023. Revenue rose 1.4% to $11.2 billion yet earnings before interest and taxes fell 15% to $714 million over last year. A review of the Advance Auto Parts Fourth Quarter 2023 earnings call held on 28 February 2024, and associated financial reports, provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. Shane O’Kelly, CEO of Advance Auto Parts, expressed…

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Improved Pricing Practices

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 16, 2002

Nothing is more contentious in a company than prices. Those on the front lines would usually like to see a lower price…

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Hitting the Ground Running – Stephanie Covall-Pinnix of SGS Net

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 9, 2002

In August of 2002, Stephanie Covall-Pinnix was appointed as Director of Business Development at SGS Net. Despite the tough economic times and…

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Commercializing Emerging Science Joe Cross and Don Freed of Nanophase

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 2, 2002

Bringing an emerging science to market is a daunting task. The end users of the technology are skeptical of the efficacy of…

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10 X 10 X 10 – Synopsis of the 9th Annual Early Stage Investment Conference Hosted by the CSA

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 25, 2002

In-Vision, the 9th annual early stage investment conference hosted by CSA on September 17th, offered entertaining and informative insights into the state…

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