Mailing Software Procurement Category Market Research Report from IBISWorld has Been Updated
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2015 -- The mailing software market exhibits a buyer power score of 3.6 out of 5, reflecting strong negotiation power for buyers. “Buyers benefit from market fragmentation and limited price growth during the current and forecast periods, although moderate switching costs and the limited availability of substitutes dampen buyer power to an extent,” says IBISWorld procurement analyst Cameron Roark.
Low market share concentration fosters intense price competition among mailing software suppliers. Additionally, there are certifications, such as Presort Accuracy, Validation and Evaluation (PAVE) and Code Accuracy Support System (CASS), that assist buyers in the selection process. “Vendors with these certifications offer up-to-date addresses to ensure proper delivery of mail,” adds Roark. “Most mailing software vendors compete for market share through features and pricing.”
Still, moderate switching costs indicate that changing vendors can be costly. Buyers need to ensure that they are making an informed selection regarding a supplier to stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary expenses. Additionally, there are few substitutes in the market that can replace the functionality of mailing software. A limited number of substitutes hinders buyer negotiation power because buyers cannot use the leverage of cheaper alternatives to gain more favorable pricing.
While rising demand has driven sales growth and placed upward pressure on prices during the three years to 2015, falling input costs and intense competition have mitigated this growth. Buyers benefit from limited price growth because it increases their purchasing power and provides them with the flexibility to purchase software on an ad hoc basis. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Mailing Software procurement category market research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of mailing software. Mailing software organizes and streamlines the mailing process to decrease operational costs. These processes include enhancing address accuracy, decreasing undeliverable mail and providing potential postal discounts. Mailing software offers an easy-to-use interface and provides additional options for maintenance. Furthermore, the software enables users to print US Postal Service stamps and includes other features, such as envelope or label customization and package tracking. This report does not include shipping software, postage machines or expense software.
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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