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Which customers are most profitable?
Some customers are more profitable than others. Most executives understand that, but simply acknowledging the truth of that statement is not enough. If companies are to maintain profitability over the long term, managers must have an understanding of the profitability of each of their customers and their products. With that knowledge, they can segment customers according to their value and maximize the mutual benefits of their relationships. As Tom Blackstock, former vice president of supply chain operations for Coca-Cola North America, noted in a 2005 speech:...
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