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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 />

SMG/Columbia Consulting Group Page 106

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