The latest issue of MDM’s premium content, out Sept. 25, is available at mdm.com. In it, Brent Grover of Evergreen Consulting writes about the implementation of strategic pricing, and the importance of planning for the shift at every level of the organization. Brent recently wrote a book, "Strategic Pricing for Distributors," which takes a novel approach on the topic. With the Sept. 25 article, Brent is following up on an article I wrote on his book in our July 25, 2009, issue: Conditions Ripe for Better Pricing.
Our series on alternative energy markets continues in this issue, with a feature on distributors who have taken the plunge despite the uncertainties inherent in the market. We will continue to examine "green" issues and related markets of interest to distributors throughout the next six months in the pages of MDM Premium.
The Sept. 25 issue also features two articles on public distributors and manufacturers drawn from recent analyst presentations. We have distilled those presentations for you to find the information on markets and market moves of interest.
In his twice-monthly commentary, Publisher Tom Gale provides three areas where you can focus your energy to rebuild business in 2010 with a smaller staff and fewer resources.
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