1. The ‘look to book’ ratio

The first key indicator is the ‘Look to Book’ ratio. What proportion of potential customers, who ask for a quotation, go on to place the order? How many enquirers follow on to make the purchase? If the strike rate is rising, the price may be too low. If the strike rate is falling, the price may be too high.

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