Plan Survey


Your colleagues have tipped their hands about their purchasing plans for the coming year. How should you play your cards? SHEA GIBBS, MANAGING EDITOR


PURCHASER’S ROLES


The procurement professionals surveyed were involved in buying all types of casting equipment, from modeling software to machining centers.


What is your usual involvement in your organization’s equipment and materials purchases?


WHAT THEY’RE BUYING


Less than 1% of the survey respondents said they would not be making a major purchase in the next two years. In addition to furnaces being at the top of purchasers’ wish lists, several other melt accessories were mentioned in comments provided.


Which of the following does your organization plan to buy in the next two years?


DOING THEIR HOMEWORK


Most metalcasters said they try to use as many resources as possible to make the right purchasing decision. In follow- up responses, they showed particular affi nity for referrals and suppliers with which they’ve had prior success.


What information sources do you use when mak- ing purchasing decisions for your organization?


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