All articles tagged with #customer value
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg
Starbucks is simplifying its drink modification charges by implementing a flat fee of 80 cents for any combination of sauces and syrups, and offering free additions like vanilla syrup and classic syrup, aiming to provide better value and transparency for customers in US and Canadian stores.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
The subscription economy, particularly in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector, has seen significant growth, but there is a growing imbalance between providers' profits and customers' outcomes. Software is becoming more expensive for customers, with recent price hikes from major companies. To improve the health and sustainability of the subscription economy, software providers should focus on adding value to customers by encouraging flexibility, offering longer and more comprehensive trials, and allowing customers to build trust before making purchasing decisions. This approach will drive growth and benefit both providers and customers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HBR.org Daily
A recent analysis of more than 500 employees found that actual strategic alignment among employees, managers, and executives was two to three times lower than perceived alignment. To bridge this gap and foster true strategic alignment, leaders must focus their strategies on driving customer value; weave those strategies into everyone’s daily work; and develop strategic priorities through collaborative dialogue with senior executives, middle managers, and frontline employees.