Understanding Industrial markets
Industrial Market Geographically conc. Fewer buyers (relatively) Big buyers ( small number of large buyers)
Consumer Markets Geographically dispersed Mass markets Free Market (large number of buyers)
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Industrial Market Vs Consumer Market Market Structure - Example
Understanding Industrial markets
Industrial Market ( Rutile for Paints) Major ten cities. Fewer buyers (example 500) Oligopolistic buyers with clout To access international market (Asian, Nerolac, ICI etc.)
Consumer Markets (paints) Even in small villages Mass markets ( 1 billion ) Small customers normally competition is within the country.
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Industrial Market Vs Consumer Market Buyer Behavior
Understanding Industrial markets
Industrial Market *Evaluated for functionality rational/task motive to buying. *Purchasers are experts & focus is more on performance/service. *Higher interaction with the supplier. * Formal processes.
Consumer Market *Social / psychological factors are important. *Family involvement & focus more on product per se. *Nor personal relationship with the supplier. * Less of formal processes.
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Industrial Market Vs Consumer Market Buyer Behavior - Example
Understanding Industrial markets
Industrial Buyer for AC *Evaluated for functionality ( evaluation by tech committee) *Purchase through tendering Process & brand less important. *Discuss technical details, price negotiation etc. *Formal processes of documentation etc.
Customer for AC •Should look good & match the décor. *Want to buy LG only (because neighbor has) *Go to a shop, select, negotiate pay & forget. * Less of formal processes.
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Industrial Market Vs Consumer Market Products
Understanding Industrial markets
Industrial Market * Technical complexity and customized. * Service, delivery and availability is very important.
Customer Markets * Standardized. *. Service, delivery and availability is somewhat important.
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