Tablet Computers Procurement Category Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 28, 2014 -- Tablet computers have a buyer power score of 3.9 out of 5. This score reflects positive negotiation conditions for buyers resulting from suppliers' lower input costs and rising competition within the market. Falling semiconductor and electronic component prices, as well as lower wage costs, have lowered production costs within the tablet market over the past three years, thereby alleviating the pressure on suppliers to charge higher prices to maintain profit margins. Meanwhile, high competition between suppliers has compelled them to lower their prices to attract and retain business. “Consequently, buyers are experiencing a favorable environment in which tablet prices are falling and suppliers have a strong incentive to negotiate,” says IBISWorld business research analyst Daniel Krohn.
Although buyer leverage is projected to expand overall in the next three years, a variety of factors will likely mitigate its growth. In particular, increases in the number of adults between 20 to 64 years of age, consumer spending, and the percentage of services conducted online are all expected to drive up demand. “Additionally, buyers' growing familiarity with tablets is expected to further boost demand over the next three years,” Krohn says. Rising demand will offset competitor growth for suppliers over the next three years and mitigate falling prices.
The type of supplier that buyers select can affect their buyer power. Buyers can usually opt to purchase tablets from either manufacturers or wholesalers, regardless of their order volume. While low profit margins prevent either supplier type from providing substantial volume discounts, manufacturers typically charge lower prices. However, wholesalers, offering a broader range of products, and will generally provide more opportunities for buyers to obtain bundling discounts and spread shipping costs over multiple product purchases. Consequently, buyers requiring only tablet computers will often be afforded more buyer power when purchasing from manufacturers, while those requiring multiple products will benefit more from procuring through an electronic wholesaler. Major vendors include Apple Inc., Amazon, Samsung and CDW. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Tablet Computers procurement category market research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of tablet computers. Tablet computers, or tablets, are portable, personal computers contained on a single surface, requiring the use of a finger or stylus to operate rather than a keyboard or mouse. Often, tablets are equipped with features such as a camera, microphone, accelerometer and a touch screen interface. This report excludes personal desktop computers, laptops and smartphones.
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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