LONDON & BRUSSELS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ PROS ] (NYSE: PRO), a world leader in pricing and revenue management software, today announced it will join forces with the [ European Pricing Platform ] (EPP) to sponsor the [ Forum on Chemicals ]. Scheduled for June 26-27 at Stockholmas Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, the event brings together industry practitioners and pricing executives to share best practices and new constructs for achieving operational excellence and long-term sustainability. Microsoft is also a co-sponsor of the forum.
"We are seeing a huge demand for pricing skills in the chemical sector. Our event will showcase industry leaders who will share their experiences in how to manage highly effective pricing strategies as part of addressing business challenges in the chemicals industry now and into the future."
Forum speakers include representatives from some of Europeas leading companies, including [ BASF ], [ Bayer CropScience ], [ DuPont ], [ GEMS International ], [ OMV Group ], [ The Merck Group ] and [ Preem Petroleum AB ]. Dr. Oliver Rowe, professor of marketing and price management at the University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrck, and [ PROS ] Strategic Consultant Tonya Deweese will also deliver addresses.
Speakers will discuss business-critical issues facing chemicals companies today, with a hard-hitting agenda that covers these topics:
- Executing profitable transactions with big data in todayas volatile market
- Transforming companies with sustainable price and margin management practices
- Monitoring and managing volatile supply chain conditions
- Managing willingness-to-pay across the global landscape
- Preparing the off-patent life cycle
- Evaluating portfolios to maximize profitability
Rob Glenn, EMEA General Manager at PROS, commented, aOrganizations in the chemicals sector face significant challenges related to volatility in raw materials and global currency fluctuations. These companies are looking to mitigate volatility and identify where they have pricing power to increase business agility, improve sales performance and profitability, and outperform in their markets.a
EPP President Pol Vanaerde said, aWe are seeing a huge demand for pricing skills in the chemical sector. Our event will showcase industry leaders who will share their experiences in how to manage highly effective pricing strategies as part of addressing business challenges in the chemicals industry now and into the future.a
The Forum on Chemicals is the first conference organized by EPP that specifically covers the chemicals sector. For more information or to register for the event, please visit the EPP [ website ].
About EPP
Founded in 2004, the European Pricing Platform has become the leading knowledge sharing platform for European pricing and profit optimisation decision makers, revenue managers and CxOas, dedicated to developing and sharing pricing knowledge, best practices and resources via on-line and off-line media. The EPP is dedicated to the professional development of the individuals and companies involved in the process of pricing and profit optimisation. To learn more, visit the website at [ http://www.pricingplatform.eu ].
About PROS
PROS Holdings, Inc. ([ NYSE: PRO ]) is a leading provider of [ prescriptive pricing ] and [ revenue management ] software for companies in the [ manufacturing ], [ distribution ], [ services ] and [ travel ] industries. PROS gives customers far greater confidence and agility in their pricing strategies by providing data-driven insights into transaction profitability, forecasting demand, recommending optimal prices for each product and deal, and streamlining pricing processes with enhanced controls and compliance. With more than $460 billion in revenues under management, PROS has implemented more than 500 solutions in more than 50 countries. The PROS team comprises 580 professionals, including 100 with advanced degrees and 25 with Ph.D.s. To learn more, visit[ http://www.prospricing.com ].
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the functionality and benefits of pricing software to organisations generally as well as the functionality and benefits of PROSa software products. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon PROS' historical experience with pricing software and its current expectations of the benefits of pricing software for organisations that implement and utilise such software. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include the addressability of an organisationas pricing and revenue management needs, the risks associated with PROSa developing and enhancing products with the functionality necessary to deliver the stated results and the risks associated with the complex implementation and maintenance of pricing software such as PROS' software products. Additional information relating to the uncertainty affecting the PROS business is contained in PROS' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent PROS' expectations as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events may cause these expectations to change, and PROS disclaims any obligations to update or alter these forward-looking statements in the future, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.