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Trump’s Tariffs

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 12, 2025

Trump initiated tariffs with major U.S. trading partners on 1 February, then retracted them on 3 February. Executives across the North American continent expressed uncertainty regarding their preparedness for the possible supply chain and economic shocks. For executives at manufacturing and distribution companies with supply chains that stretch across borders, pricing decisions must be made at a highly accelerated pace to manage the economic shocks associated with new tariffs. Today, more than…

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LIXIL Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

LIXIL, a plumbing fixtures, building materials, and housing equipment company, had a mixed Q1 2025. Revenue rose 2.8% to JPY 369 billion…

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Masco Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 25, 2024

Masco, an architectural coating (paint) and plumbing company had an unremarkable Q2 2024. Revenue fell slightly by 1.7% to $2.1 billion and…

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Johnson Controls Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 26, 2024

Johnson Controls, an engineered environmental solutions company, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 1.4% to 7.2 billion and earnings before interest…

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Lilly Pricing Spineometer: 5 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 26, 2024

Lilly, a global pharmaceutical company, had a strongly positive Q2 2024. Revenue rose 36% to $11.3 billion and earnings before interest and…

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