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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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無差別價格戰,企業為何要打價格戰以及當年電信499之亂的啟發

By Yuhung S. Shen February 13, 2023

不曉得多少人還記得數年前電信業吃到飽499,導致排隊塞爆空前的盛況,剛開始是由一家電信業者開啟了吃到飽499的優惠,導致了幾乎所有電信業者的跟進,甚至不惜造成現有客戶抱怨(由於舊客戶是以更高的價格獲取相同的服務),也要參與這場價格戰爭,這究竟是為什麼呢,在什麼情況下會造成價格戰,又為何各家有一定要參戰的必要,今天就來與各位聊聊。

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Strategic Movements January 2023

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 18, 2023

Penske Automotive Group Pricing Spine-o-meter: 2 of 5 Vertebrae Penske Automotive Group, a multinational firm with major operations in retail automotive and…

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Why Use a Commodity Index to Model Prices? Because Inflation

By Nathan L. Phipps January 18, 2023

The major story across global markets in recent years has been the increase in inflationary pressure across the board and the various…

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Strategic Movements December 2022

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 12, 2022

TD Synnex Pricing Spine-o-meter: 1 of 5 Vertebrae TD Synnex, a global distributor of technology products from original equipment manufacturers, as well…

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