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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
AI innovators often build groundbreaking technologies, yet struggle to answer the most critical question: why would anyone pay for it? That’s the challenge X BY 2 Technology Consulting faced when launching Choreo-ED, a machine learning tool that predicts emergency department admissions hours in advance. They needed to understand how different stakeholders (CFOs, clinicians, [...]
Unified Strategies to Align Pricing, Freight, and Discounts Across Two Integrated Businesses Background Our client, a $300M manufacturing company, needed to optimize pricing structures and align strategies for its HVAC reflective insulation products after acquiring a competitor. Key challenges included: Integrating pricing, rebate, and discount structures between the two businesses. Developing a consistent freight [...]
Background Our client is a North American-based manufacturer with annual revenue exceeding $100MM. Their expertise lies in crafting cooling solutions tailored for a wide range of vehicles, extending from trucks of all sizes and motor coaches to buses, alongside equipment used in construction, agriculture, and mining. Additionally, they provide cooling solutions designed for generators [...]
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 [...]
Background Our client is a private equity firm specializing in indoor air quality, with a diverse portfolio consisting of over 15 businesses, collectively generating annual revenues of approximately $5Bn. Experiencing remarkable growth exceeding 50%, the company aims to further boost margins by about 5% over the next three years. Their strategy emphasizes the crucial [...]
Background Our client is a ~$5B leading technology, software, and engineering organization that sells products globally. With more than 5,000 products, they support manufacturers’ performance and safety along with other technologies that measure, monitor, and analyze applications. Their innovative solutions drive efficiency and optimize operations across various industries. Our client identified that the organization [...]
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 [...]
01. Pricing Strategy
02. Pricing Analytics
03. Pricing Research
04. Pricing Transformation
05. Direct to Consumer Pricing
06. Tariff Pricing
07. Pricing Promotions
08. Pricing Training
01. North America
02. Europe & UK
03. Asia Pacific
04. Latin America
01. Pricing Strategy
02. Pricing Analytics
03. Pricing Research
04. Pricing Transformation
05. Direct to Consumer Pricing
06. Tariff Pricing
07. Pricing Promotions
08. Pricing Training
01. North America
02. Europe & UK
03. Asia Pacific
04. Latin America
