Rethinking Value in Healthcare & MedTech

2026-02-05T10:17:32-05:00Categories: Crisis Management, Operational Excellence, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing Changes, Pricing Management, Pricing Optimization, Pricing Research, Pricing Transformation, Pricing Value|

Healthcare and MedTech leaders are entering 2026 in a very different decision-making environment than even two years ago. Inflationary pressure has cooled, but scrutiny over every dollar has intensified, particularly around new technologies that promise better outcomes but require organizational change to adopt. In this context, features alone are no longer enough to win [...]

What We’re Hearing From Clients as They Plan for 2026

2026-01-22T15:36:29-05:00Categories: Crisis Management, Operational Excellence, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing Changes, Pricing Management, Pricing Optimization, Pricing Research, Pricing Transformation, Pricing Value|

By: Ben Garden, Managing Director, Iris Pricing Solutions Across dozens of conversations from CFOs to pricing leaders to strategy teams, one theme keeps surfacing: Uncertainty is slowing decisions, but growth expectations haven’t slowed at all. For many organizations, 2024-2025 felt like managing through fog. Leaders are being asked to deliver margin, hit aggressive revenue [...]

Are You Discounting to Win Customers, or Training Them to Wait?

2025-10-27T12:50:53-04:00Categories: Crisis Management, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing in Retail, Pricing Management, Pricing Research, Pricing Tools, Pricing Training, Pricing Transformation, restaurant pricing, Revenue Management, Tariff Pricing Strategy|

How companies can protect margins while meeting consumer expectations this holiday season. By: Ben Garden, Managing Director, Iris  As companies enter the final quarter of 2025, the familiar challenge of holiday promotions has become far more complex. Consumers remain primed for Black Friday and year-end deals, yet the economic backdrop has shifted: tariffs are [...]

Why AI in Pricing Still Hasn’t Reached Its Promised Potential

2026-04-14T09:58:20-04:00Categories: Pricing Analytics, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Tools, Pricing Transformation, Revenue Management|

Insights from 30+ senior pricing leaders on the real barriers to AI adoption—and what needs to change. By: Benjamin Garden, Managing Director, Iris Pricing Solutions We know. Another article about AI. The buzz is constant. The content is everywhere. It’s easy to feel like every possible angle on artificial intelligence has already been covered—and [...]

The Power of Storytelling in Pricing: Bridging Analytics and Influence

2026-04-14T10:00:40-04:00Categories: Pricing Analytics, Pricing Management, Pricing Optimization, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Transformation|Tags: , , |

By: Benjamin Garden, Managing Director, Iris Pricing Solutions Pricing leaders operate in an environment where decisions must be driven by data, yet data alone rarely compels action. As Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman noted, "No one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story." While pricing analytics provide critical insights, the ability [...]

Winning the Restaurant Price War: Proven Strategies for Success

2024-08-09T13:14:19-04:00Categories: Pricing Analytics, Pricing in Retail, Pricing Management, Pricing Optimization, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Transformation, Recession Pricing|

The restaurant industry is currently facing a challenging landscape as soaring food prices and inflation have softened demand across the sector. As consumers become more price-sensitive, many are turning away from fast-food chains in favor of preparing meals at home or choosing healthier dining options, even if they cost slightly more. This shift has put [...]

Pricing New Innovations: Challenges and Strategies for Success

2024-07-04T10:27:47-04:00Categories: Our Services, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing Changes, Pricing in Pharmaceuticals, Pricing Management, Pricing Research, Pricing Strategy, Revenue Management|

Bringing new innovations to market poses significant challenges, especially when it comes to pricing. Without benchmarks, historical data, or clear price elasticity models, businesses often struggle to determine the right price for a groundbreaking product. Let's explore the key aspects of pricing new innovations and strategies to overcome these hurdles.  What Makes New Products [...]

Why Take on a Pricing Transformation Initiative?

2026-04-14T10:14:18-04:00Categories: Our Services, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing Changes, Pricing Management, Pricing Strategy, Revenue Management|

Why Take on a Pricing Transformation Initiative… Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Many business leaders intuitively understand that disciplined pricing can boost profits. This could involve streamlining pricing processes or empowering the sales team to reduce the need for sharp discounts. However, despite the strong ROI of investing in pricing, there’s a perception that [...]

Mastering Pricing Confidence

2024-06-03T13:13:34-04:00Categories: Our Services, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing Changes, Pricing Management, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Training|

Mastering Pricing Confidence: Empowering Your Team for Profitable Sales Growth.   In today’s business environment, pricing is more than just a number —it serves as a strategic tool that can steer companies towards their financial objectives or hinder their progress. Yet, a common challenge persists across industries: the struggle to implement higher prices and realize [...]

Commercializing AI in Healthcare

2024-04-24T16:08:58-04:00Categories: Additional Research Services, Our Services, Pricing Analytics, Pricing and Selling, Pricing in Pharmaceuticals, Pricing Management, Pricing Research, Pricing Strategy, Revenue Management|

How do you Successfully Commercialize Artificial Intelligence Technology? AI in Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous industries, including healthcare. In this dynamic sector, AI streamlines tasks, enhances operational efficiency, and elevates patient care. Particularly notable is AI’s role in diagnostics, where it enables more accurate assessment and better patient outcomes. Moreover, AI integration [...]

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