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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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Schlumberger N.V. Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 30, 2023

Schlumberger N.V., a technology and operations company serving the energy industry, had a positive Q3 ‘23. Revenue rose 11% to $8.3 billion…

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中小企業是否應該更注重價格與市場策略,回報看得到嗎?

By Yuhung S. Shen November 30, 2023

我們經常會見到,財星五百等級的大公司,裏面會有價格分析專員(Pricing Professionals)往往是聘請10-20人來專門制定價格,折扣,優惠策略等等,但我們在普通的上市櫃公司或是中小企業內部,卻未必看得到甚至一位的Pricing Professional

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AutoZone Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

AutoZone, a multinational auto parts retailer, had a positive Q4 2023. Revenue rose 6.4% to $5.7 billion and earnings before interest and…

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Cintas Pricing Spineometer: 1 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 27, 2023

Cintas, a uniform rental, facility services, first aid and safety services and products company, had a positive Q1 2024. Revenue rose 8.1%…

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