Automated External Defibrillators Procurement Category Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 14, 2014 -- Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have a buyer power score of 4.0 out of 5. This score reflects positive negotiation conditions for buyers resulting from suppliers' lower input costs and increasing efficiency. “Falling semiconductor and electronic component prices and increasing operational efficiency have lowered production costs within the AED market, thereby alleviating the pressure on suppliers to maintain higher prices,” says IBISWorld procurement analyst Daniel Krohn. “Meanwhile, high competition between AED wholesale suppliers has compelled them to lower their prices to attract business.” Consequently, buyers are experiencing a favorable environment in which AED prices are falling and suppliers have both the means and incentive to negotiate.
In addition to market characteristics, product characteristics have also fostered strong buyer negotiating leverage. “Automated external defibrillators are relatively standardized products and the government highly regulates their quality,” adds Krohn. “Consequently, buyers can obtain similar results from all AEDs on the market, thereby boosting their supplier options.” Furthermore, short buying lead times mitigate switching costs, enabling customers to easily take their business to other suppliers if their requirements are not met. Top suppliers in the market include General Electric Company, Cardinal Health Inc. and Philips.
Buyer leverage is projected to expand in the next three years; however, a variety of factors are expected to stifle buyer power growth. In particular, increases in the average age of the population, healthcare expenditures and federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid will send demand for AEDs upward, offsetting the impact of supplier entry into the market. Meanwhile, escalating plastic prices and stricter regulations will cause production costs to rebound.
A buyer's order volume has a substantial impact on their power. Buyers requiring large volume orders will generally be able to purchase directly from the manufacturer, as well as from wholesalers and retailers. As such, large volume buyers are afforded more supplier options, better enabling them to shop around for a better deal. Furthermore, large volume buyers often are better able to obtain discounts on AEDs, as suppliers have more incentive to attract these customers. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Automated External Defibrillators procurement category market research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of automated external defibrillators (AED). AEDs are portable, electronic medical devices used to treat cardiac arrest. They are designed to be simple to use, monitoring the heart’s rhythm and advising the rescuer when a shock is required. AEDs are widely used by paramedics and police and are becoming commonly available in public places, such as office buildings, shopping malls, schools and airports. Manual external and implantable cardioverter defibrillator devices and automated external defibrillator accessories are excluded from this report.
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Product Characteristics
Product Life Cycle
Total Cost of Ownership
Product Specialization
Substitute Goods
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Quality Control
Supply Chain & Vendors
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Competitive Environment
Market Share Concentration
Market Profitability
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Key RFP Elements
Negotiation Questions
Buyer Power Factors
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