Chapter takeaways

  • Pricing positions products faster than any other element in the marketing mix.

  • It is the most important profit driver.

  • Experts believe that pricing is poorly managed with profit potential left unrealized.

  • Complexity is an explanation, encouraging organizations to be price-reactors. In effect they delegate pricing management to customers and competitors.

  • The recommendation is to price smarter.

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