Hilti Stopped Selling Tools — Launched Fleet Management — and Business Grew 5x
Hilti stopped selling tools. Instead, it launched Fleet Management — owning maintenance, repair, and replacement for customers. The result: massive loyalty, global expansion, and 5x business growth.
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