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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5. Key Factors in Purchase Decisions:<br />
Factor Ranking<br />
(1 = Most<br />
Important)<br />
Quality/Reliability/Durability 1<br />
Equipment Characteristics & Features (e.g. flexibility, 1<br />
speed, capacity, unique features, etc.)<br />
Up-to-date Technology 1<br />
Operating Reliability/Accuracy 1<br />
Availability of Repair Parts 1<br />
Integration Service 1<br />
Costs of Materials and Maintenance 1 / 2<br />
Price 2<br />
Potential Operating Cost Savings/Added Value 2<br />
Credit Terms 2<br />
Brand/Supplier Reputation 2<br />
Service & Technical Support – In General 2<br />
Service & Technical Support – In Canada 3<br />
Experience in Our Industry/Industry Sector 2 / 3<br />
Previous Experience with the Supplier/Brand 2 / 3<br />
Speed of Delivery/Delivery Wait Period 2 / 3<br />
6. Attitudes Toward Suppliers:<br />
a. Perception of <strong>Machinery</strong> by Country:<br />
Country Overall Quality Up-to-date<br />
Technology<br />
Britain Good<br />
Canada Average<br />
France Good<br />
Germany Excellent<br />
Italy Good<br />
United States Good<br />
b. Perception of Pricing by Country<br />
Country Price<br />
Britain Average Prices<br />
Canada Average Prices<br />
France Average Prices<br />
Germany Excellent Prices<br />
Italy Good Prices<br />
United States Average Prices<br />
Service<br />
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