1st Edition

Smart Parts Pricing How to Price in After-Sales to Maximize Profitability

By Danilo Zatta Copyright 2026
196 Pages 59 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

196 Pages 59 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

196 Pages 59 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

After-sales pricing has become a key priority of every company that manages parts operations. Written in a simple and readable way, Smart Parts Pricing is a concrete guide to support the transition to a modern and robust pricing strategy for parts and after-sales pricing. In Smart Parts Pricing , pricing expert Danilo Zatta explains how to boost profitability and build a competitive... Read more

PART I. After-Sales Profit Relevance

 

Chapter 1. Spare parts pricing: the hidden profit source

Chapter 2. Four pillars of parts price setting

Chapter 3. Transforming spare parts pricing: from foundation to foresight

Chapter 4. The seven sins of spare parts pricing

 

PART II. Ten Quick Wins in Spare Parts Pricing

 

Chapter 5. Hierarchical pricing

Chapter 6. Rounding routines

Chapter 7. Outlier elimination

Chapter 8. Low-margin optimization

Chapter 9. Tail pricing

Chapter 10. Lifecycle pricing

Chapter 11. Market intelligence

Chapter 12. Minimum-order threshold

Chapter 13. Price quantity breaks

Chapter 14. Capacity planning and optimization

 

PART III. Learning from Parts Pricing Transformations

 

Chapter 15. Philips Healthcare: customer-centric parts pricing

Chapter 16. Terex: parts pricing excellence with RGM, data, and technology 

Chapter 17. Ariston Group: automation in parts pricing

Chapter 18. Tenneco: adapting value communication to evolving parts purchase decision-makers

Chapter 19. OPTIMA: market intelligence for proactive parts distribution

Chapter 20. Nokia hardware services: shift to a value-centric commercial strategy

Chapter 21. Mercedes Benz: advancing parts pricing maturity via a unified EU spares strategy

Chapter 22. Maserati: from cost plus to value pricing

 

PART IV. How to Win in Parts Pricing

 

Chapter 23. Getting started

Chapter 24. From Excel to state-of-the-art parts pricing software

Chapter 25. From intransparency to market visibility

Chapter 26. The future of spare parts pricing

Biography

Danilo Zatta is one of the world’s leading advisors and thought leaders in the field of pricing and topline excellence. As a management consultant for more than 20 years, he advises and coaches many of the world’s best-known organizations. The Financial Times defined him as "one of the world’s leading pricing minds".

"After-sales excellence, precision and pricing are crucial to sustaining brand prestige and profitability. This book offers a strategic approach to after-sales pricing, ensuring that brands can maximize value while maintaining the excellence their customers expect." Stephan WinkelmannPresident and CEO, Automobili Lamborghini

"A game-changer for the industry. Danilo Zatta distills complex parts pricing strategies into clear, actionable insights. This book is essential for anyone serious about unlocking hidden profits in aftersales." Markus SchrickManaging Director at XPeng Motors Germany

"Especially in the premium segments, individualization plays a key role. Consequently the pricing should be well differentiated in line with the value for the client. Applying this to the whole customer journey for products and services means that a comprehensive pricing strategy has to include the after sales business accordingly.

Thankfully Danilo Zatta offers in his new book valuable guidance for exactly this topic." Henning JensExecutive Director & Chief Financial Officer at Ducati Motor Holding

"This book delivers great insights and inspiration for unlocking your untapped potential in the world of Aftersales and Spare Parts Pricing. It clearly shows how a well-defined pricing strategy and smart price differentiation can drive customer loyalty, boost competitiveness, and fuel profitable sales growth. A big thank you to Danilo for this long-overdue and incredibly valuable contribution to the field!" Andrea SeyfangHead of Global Pricing MT, Trumpf

"This is a book needed to be written! Aftermarket pricing requires a very specific approach and this book is a solid roadmap towards your spare parts pricing excellence. Warmly recommended." Pol VanaerdeChair EPP European Pricing Platform

"Aftermarket sales and parts pricing are often the best way for manufacturers to improve their monetization and profitability. Danilo Zatta is a world-renowned expert in ‘price setting’ and ‘price getting.’ This book will give you and your company a great plan with instructions on how to achieve higher margins." Kevin MitchellPresident – Professional Pricing Society

"This book is a must read: Smart Parts Pricing extends Danilo’s series of mandatory readings for business leaders and pricing professionals. Danilo, whom I have the honor to know personally as a pricing thought leader and pricing enthusiast, has created another piece of inspiration, which is – by the way – also entertaining to read." Johannes LehrDirector Marketing Services, Fendt, part of AGCO Corporation

"Spare parts pricing is often overlooked in terms of pricing focus as it's considered a given that this is a better than average contributor to profitability; and in many companies this leads to money being left on the table. This book offers an excellent approach to both price setting and price getting for aftermarket and spare part pricing, and is highly recommended." Karl HolmDirector & Head of Pricing at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions

"This book will help to take a significant step forward in aligning parts pricing with customer value and market dynamics, making your spare parts pricing more strategic and consistent." Gabor KapusVice President Pricing and Quotation Transformation Deployment, Schneider Electric

"Smart Parts Pricing is a must-read for executives who understand that aftersales is no longer just support - it’s a strategic profit engine. Danilo Zatta provides a clear and actionable framework for transforming spare parts pricing into a robust revenue stream.

Zatta speaks the language of senior management: the book bridges pricing theory with practical execution, showing how to modernize pricing strategies, implement smart tools, and lead cultural change. It offers concrete use cases.
 For general managers, pricing leaders, and operational heads tasked with driving EBIT improvements in parts-heavy businesses, Smart Parts Pricing is not just insightful – it’s a strategic playbook for sustainable profit growth." JJ HeldtSales Director, Bosch Rexroth

"Danilo doesn’t just explain spare parts pricing; he redefines it as a strategic advantage. He delivers a holistic methodology, blending rigorous analytics with customer-centric narrative, to transform aftermarket margins. As Manager Pricing at MS Motorservice International, I can attest that these insights will empower any team to build a strategy with sustainable processes and workflows, that will lead to a predictable, high-growth revenue stream." Frank RundePricing Manger, MS Motorservice International – Rheinmetall Group

"Spare parts pricing is not just about aftersales—it shapes the entire customer journey, influencing future equipment sales and long-term brand loyalty. This book brings light on a critical yet often overlooked topic, providing a strategic framework to turn spare parts into a powerful business advantage." Alexandr MitinSpare Parts Revenue Management Team Manager, Sidel

"As a specialist in pricing strategy myself, I can confidently say that the insights and frameworks presented in this book are not only spot-on but also perfectly aligned with the best practices in our industry. Danilo’s expertise shines through as he navigates the complexities of pricing in the automotive sector, offering practical solutions and strategies that are both innovative and actionable. This book is an invaluable resource for professionals looking to enhance their understanding of pricing dynamics and drive profitability in the automotive parts market. Highly recommended!" Jean de Oliveira SalimPricing Manager Marketing & Aftersales, Nissan Motor Corporation

"Danilo Zatta’s Smart Parts Pricing is a masterclass in unlocking hidden value in the aftermarket. With clear insights and real-world strategies, this book gives after-sales leaders exactly what they need to transform pricing into a true competitive advantage. A must-read for anyone serious about driving profitability through pricing." Claire RychlewskiChief Revenue Officer, Syncron

"Smart Parts Pricing by Danilo Zatta is an essential, pragmatic guide that distills complex aftersales pricing strategies into actionable insights, empowering companies to unlock hidden profits, boost competitiveness, and achieve spare parts pricing excellence." Johanna Sandbichler, Senior Service Pricing Manager and Operational Pricing Team Lead, INNIO Jenbacher Gas Engines