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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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Pricing in the Life Sciences

By Kyle T. Westra March 8, 2017

What is the value a consumer may place on a new drug that softens or even eliminates an otherwise terminal condition? Nearly limitless. That isn’t to say that prices therefore can or should be limitless, but it does underline the fact that price is determined by the value to the consumer, not the cost to the producer.

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Glass Cliff or Brick Wall: Can Women Really Be Successful Leaders in the Tech Industry?

By Gloria Martinez March 8, 2017

There are a number of theories as to why a dearth of women executives in IT exists. One of the most popular is the “glass cliff” theory. It supports the idea that women have a greater opportunity than men to acquire jobs in companies that are performing poorly.

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Strategic Movements: March 2017

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 8, 2017

Verizon engages in a price war surrounding unlimited mobile data plans. Though it hurts to lose revenue as a business, it’s great to have competition as a customer. This is all a suspected response to T-Mobile and Sprint impact on market share, and pricing approach of AT&T.

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Is Pricing a CEO Level Issue?

By Tim J. Smith, PhD February 7, 2017

CEO’s are responsible for organizing productive operations, and ultimately generating revenue. When it comes to their pricing responsibility, CEO’s manage pricing decisions by defining the culture, structure, and routines necessary for producing sound decisions that align with their strategy.

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