In the next three years, growth in forklift prices is expected to rise as construction and manufacturing activity and steel prices increase
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2013
On a scale of 1 to 5, with a higher number indicating better negotiating conditions for buyers, lifting and hoisting equipment has a buyer power score of 3.0. This score reflects the fact that neither buyers nor suppliers command an overwhelming amount of power when it comes to negotiating supply agreements. “A low level of concentration among most lifting and hoisting equipment suppliers gives buyers many options from which to choose,” says IBISWorld procurement analyst Sean Windle. Suppliers can gain a degree of leverage, however, by supplying more specialized products, such as elevators, for which there are fewer vendors.
Further limiting buyer negotiating power is the fact that many suppliers utilize a cost-plus pricing model, in which prices are tied directly to production costs, with a designated profit margin on top. “A major factor in production costs for forklifts and other lifting equipment is raw material prices, mainly steel,” says Windle. During the past three years, steel prices have risen at an estimated annualized rate of 0.8%, and many buyers have been forced to absorb the additional costs through higher product prices.
In addition, the technical and specialized nature of some lifting and hoisting equipment, which are often customized to serve specific functions within a company or industry, can put buyers at a disadvantage. Such specialization can limit the field of available suppliers and make it more costly to switch suppliers. Setting up a supply agreement is an expensive proposition for both buyers and suppliers because both sides must devote resources to understanding the needs and capabilities of the other. In addition, suppliers may need to modify existing machinery and equipment or train employees on specific functions the buyer requires. These factors can sometimes offset any potential savings that would result from switching suppliers.
Despite these challenges, buyers usually have a variety of suppliers from which to choose. Concentration among suppliers is typically low, which, depending on the level of customization required for their product, can allow buyers to choose from a broad field of global, national, regional and local suppliers. Major suppliers include Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., Toyota Industries Corporation, Otis Elevator Company and Parker Hannifin.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to help buyers of lifting and hoisting equipment, which includes elevators, hoists, forklifts, lifts, loading equipment, stackers, winches, tilts, manipulators, loading ramps, pulleys, cranes, trolleys, escalators and other similar devices. Suppliers are generally manufacturers, but wholesalers also supply some of these items. Lifting and hoisting equipment vendors do not supply conveyors or turntables.
Executive Summary
Pricing Environment
Price Fundamentals
Benchmark Price
Pricing Model
Price Drivers
Recent Price Trend
Price Forecast
Product Characteristics
Product Life Cycle
Total Cost of Ownership
Product Specialization
Substitute Goods
Regulation
Quality Control
Supply Chain & Vendors
Supply Chain Dynamics
Supply Chain Risk
Imports
Competitive Environment
Market Share Concentration
Vendor Financial Benchmarks
Switching Costs
Purchasing Process
Buying Basics
Buying Lead Time
Selection Process
Key RFP Elements
Negotiation Questions
Buyer Power Factors
Key Statistics
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