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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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Business Metrics: Transaction Volume

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 18, 2002

When measuring market volume, markets are usually measured by unit rather than transactions. While this historic basis for measuring markets has proven…

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Inside Nanotechnology BIG Idea Breakfast with Vijaya Vasista of Nanosphere

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 4, 2002

Nanotechnology has buzz in today’s business community, but will it be the next big thing? From science fiction and popular science periodicals,…

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From High Level Values to Features and Benefits: Nadim Shehayed of IAR Systems

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 28, 2002

IAR Systems, a Swedish company with operations in the US and around the globe, is providing products and services to make developing…

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The New C-Level Executive

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 28, 2002

Getting a handle on the customer moves to a new corporate hierarchy: The Chief Customer Officer, the outgrowth of “customer centric” initiatives.…

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