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 />
Price 1<br />
Operating Reliability/Accuracy 1<br />
Equipment Characteristics & Features (e.g. flexibility, 1<br />
speed, capacity, unique features, etc.)<br />
Potential Operating Cost Savings/Added Value 2<br />
Service & Technical Support – In Canada 2<br />
Up-to-date Technology 2<br />
Brand/Supplier Reputation 2<br />
Previous Experience with the Supplier/Brand 2<br />
Speed of Delivery/Delivery Wait Period 2<br />
Experience in Our Industry/Industry Sector 3<br />
Service & Technical Support – In General 3<br />
Costs of Materials and Maintenance 3<br />
Availability of Repair Parts 3<br />
Credit Terms 4<br />
6. Attitudes Toward Suppliers:<br />
German and Italian equipment suppliers are viewed positively whereas British<br />
equipment suppliers are viewed less positively.<br />
a. Perception of <strong>Machinery</strong> by Country<br />
Country Overall Quality Up-to-date<br />
Technology<br />
Service<br />
Britain Average Poor Average Average<br />
Canada Good Good Good Good<br />
Germany Good Good Good Average<br />
Italy Good Good Good Average<br />
United States Good Good Good Average<br />
b. Perception of Pricing by Country:<br />
Country Price<br />
Britain Average Prices<br />
Canada Good Prices<br />
Germany Somewhat Expensive<br />
Italy Very Expensive<br />
United States Average Prices<br />
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