Engineering Is Not Free: Separating Development from Production Pricing
In complex OEM relationships, significant value is created long before production revenue begins.
Engineering teams analyze applications, iterate designs, conduct validation testing, and often support on-site qualification efforts. These front-…
The hidden cost of discounting in technical industries
Discounting rarely appears problematic in isolation. A small concession to close a deal. A minor adjustment to maintain a relationship. A short-term reduction under competitive pressure.
Individually, these decisions feel tactical and manageabl…
How to price based on risk exposure (not just cost)
Industrial pricing conversations often center on cost structure, competitive benchmarking, and margin targets. Far less frequently do they begin with a disciplined evaluation of risk exposure. Yet in engineered markets, the financial consequence o…
The 4 sneaky margin killers hiding in your cost to serve
As we evaluate a P&L, we often get a big picture top-down view of gross margin for the entire business. As an example, the business is chugging along at 40% margin; however, the story looks very different when you look at margin from the botto…
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