GPS Antennas Procurement Category Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) December 24, 2014 -- GPS antennas have a buyer power score of 4.3 out of 5, indicating a positive purchasing environment for buyers with declining costs and negotiating room on price. According to IBISWorld market research analyst, Andrew Krabeepetcharat, "Buyers benefit from the falling cost of inputs that have driven suppliers' operational costs down." Because the price of semiconductors and electronic components is declining, suppliers are better able to reduce prices. In addition, technological change has made GPS antennas less costly to produce, allowing suppliers to pass on their cost reductions to buyers.
Changes in demand from downstream market have placed downward pressure on the price of GPS antennas. "Because the government is the largest buyer of GPS antennas, drops in government consumption and investment during the past three years have prompted suppliers to reduce prices," says Krabeepetcharat. Overall declines in demand have benefited buyers, because lower demand prompts suppliers to reduce prices. However, the recovering economy has incentivized many businesses to invest in more GPS antennas for their operations where GPS signals are weak or nonexistent, creating upward pressure on demand and consequently mitigating the rate of price declines during the period.
The price of GPS antennas has declined at a steady rate, providing buyers with a stable purchasing environment. Low price volatility allows buyers to plan for expenses and reduces the risk of future price hikes. Also, the low level of supply chain risk benefits buyers as it reduces the risk of potential price hikes and discontinuity of customer support.
However, moderate level of market share concentration cuts into buyer negotiating power. With only a few manufacturers in the market, buyers face slightly reduced supplier options when purchasing GPS antennas. Also, the low number of manufacturers reduces the incentive for suppliers to engage in price competition. Major vendors in the market include Cisco, Garmin and Motorola Solutions. As only a small number of suppliers manufacture GPS antennas, buyers are less able to negotiate on price with fewer alternative suppliers to use as leverage. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s GPS Antennas procurement category market research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of GPS antennas. GPS antennas enhance the ability for a GPS device to receive satellite signals, which are used to determine the location of various people, objects or buildings. GPS antennas are distributed by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers.
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
Market Profitability
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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