Concrete Pumping Services Procurement Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 01, 2013 -- Concrete pumping services have a buyer power score of 2.8 out of 5. The score reflects current negative pricing trends and moderate bargaining power for buyers, but positive influences from the ease of purchasing complexity and strong purchasing confidence. “Prices for concrete pumping services have fluctuated over the past three years as a result of rising input costs,” says IBISWorld analyst Deonta Smith. Increased crude oil prices have driven the average price of services upward. Concrete pumping service providers not only apply fuel expenses in to the service price, but many providers apply fuel surcharges for services rendered outside their operating region.
Buyers can expect a higher price associated with switching suppliers due to these surcharges. For example, lower costs are associated with procuring local concrete pumping services because of their instant availability and low buying lead time, providing buyers with the opportunity to obtain services in a relatively short time frame, barring contract negotiations. In this case, buyers have greater leverage in negotiating contracts. On the contrary, buyers are more likely to incur higher costs when they switch suppliers, especially when there are only a small number of suppliers that operate nationally. As such, local service providers have greater negotiating power over buyers.
Furthermore, concrete pumping service providers typically capture moderate profit margins, providing buyers with the opportunity to negotiate the price for concrete pumping and associated services. However, according to Smith, the low availability of substitutes and the high level of specialization among suppliers limit buyers' negotiating power. In addition, the concrete pumping service market is mature and has a medium to low level of financial risk, given its established place in the supply chain. Some major vendors include Cemex SA de CV and CRH PLC. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Concrete Pumping Services procurement research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of concrete pumping services. Service providers operate batch and mix plants to manufacture concrete for delivery to buyers in an unhardened state. Sand and gravel pumping services are excluded from this report.
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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