Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
Canadian Packaging Machinery Market Research Report - PMMI
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4. Future <strong>Packaging</strong> <strong>Machinery</strong> Plans (next 3 years):<br />
Plan to replace valve-pack type with open-mouth type 20/40 kg bagging equipment<br />
5. Key Factors in Purchase Decisions:<br />
Factor Ranking<br />
(1 = Most<br />
Important)<br />
Potential Operating Cost Savings/Added Value 1<br />
Quality/Reliability/Durability 2<br />
Price 3<br />
Service & Technical Support – In Canada 4<br />
Operating Reliability/Accuracy 5<br />
Costs of Materials and Maintenance 6<br />
Previous Experience with the Supplier/Brand 7<br />
Up-to-date Technology 8<br />
Experience in Our Industry/Industry Sector 9<br />
Equipment Characteristics & Features (e.g.<br />
10<br />
flexibility, speed, capacity, unique features, etc.)<br />
Availability of Repair Parts 11<br />
Brand/Supplier Reputation 12<br />
Speed of Delivery/Delivery Wait Period 13<br />
6. Attitudes Toward Suppliers:<br />
Rogers has had positive experiences with the following countries: Germany, United<br />
States, Canada as they have experience operating equipment. There are no<br />
countries that Rogers reports having negative experiences.<br />
a. Perception of <strong>Machinery</strong> by Country:<br />
Country Overall Opinion Quality Up-to-date<br />
Technology<br />
Service<br />
Canada Average Average Good Good<br />
Germany Good Good Good Poor<br />
United States Average Average Good Average<br />
b. Perception of Pricing by Country:<br />
Country Price<br />
Canada Average<br />
Germany Expensive<br />
United States Somewhat Expensive<br />
7. Purchasing Policies and Financial Arrangements:<br />
All purchases are bought direct and decisions are made by the Vice President,<br />
Operations. Planning is via the Engineering department and all financing comes from<br />
Rogers income. Rogers looks for turnkey solutions for supply and installation, while<br />
separate preparation is required for civil/structural equipment.<br />
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