Are you confident your gross margin numbers are accurate? Most businesses can perform a gross margin calculation, but far fewer can trust what the result actually means. That’s because gross margin is only as accurate as the cost data behind it. And in many ERP...
Cost Plus Pricing Strategy: How Pricing Intelligence Protects Margins in a Volatile Cost Environment
Cost plus pricing is often presented as the simplest pricing model in business: calculate cost, apply a markup, and you're done. But as discussed in a previous post, the simplicity of a cost plus pricing often leads to significant operational headaches. In today’s...
Mastering Market Dynamics: How Price Management Software Can Transform Your Business
Pricing is about more than just a number on a product or service; it's a tool that directly affects profitability, customer loyalty, and market positioning. Yet too many companies are still stuck in the world of spreadsheets and manual calculations, leaving them...
What is Cost Plus Pricing? Benefits, Challenges & Where It Fits Best
Cost plus pricing is one of the most straightforward methods for setting product prices. By adding a consistent markup to the total cost of production, this strategy ensures businesses cover their expenses while earning a steady profit. On the surface, it’s a simple...
Understanding Tariffs & How to Manage Them with Rockton Pricing Management
As tariffs remain a prevalent aspect of global trade, many businesses are feeling the pressure of these additional costs. Whether it's an import duty on raw materials or a tax on finished goods, the impact of tariffs is real. But how do businesses manage these hidden...
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Pricing with Plateau Pricing
In the intricate world of business, understanding and implementing an effective pricing strategy is paramount. This is where the concept of Plateau Pricing comes into play. Plateau Pricing illuminates the many layers of pricing that businesses often navigate through a...
How Rockton Pricing Management Enhances Field Service Management for Acumatica
Thanks to recent feature improvements in Rockton Pricing Management (RPM), Acumatica users can now utilize cost-plus pricing in Field Service management. What is Field Service in Acumatica? Field services show up in lots of ways, mainly when a company has employees...







