Resources For Market Research In The Manufacturing Industry

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It watches like a hawk: To determine how to market a new boiler system technology and identify the target audience, Cleaver-Brooks conducted focus groups with prospective buyers from a variety of industries and applications, such as hospitals, manufacturing plants, schools and universities. Via an earpiece, the moderator received coaching from company observers throughout the focus group process to ask follow-up probing question or to rephrase questions. Field tests with sample customers were also completed.
Using virtual reality-based conjoint to capture the voice of the customer: When demand for a new product is highly uncertain and prototypes are expensive to develop, a research approach where potential customers evaluate hypothetical products can be extremely useful. This article describes use of TradeOff VRTM, which combines conjoint analysis and virtual reality to obtain customer feedback regarding the product design and planning process for a new Volvo truck.
Hearing what they say: Honeywell Corp. uses a multi-step process that includes the Kano method survey to determine which products to develop or change and how development resources should be allocated, meeting its most important goal of providing relevant customer input in decisions making.
Survey defines lawn mower purchasing habits: This study used a mailed survey to mower purchasers to identify their characteristics and determine factors influencing their purchasing decisions. The researchers grouped the respondents into categories based upon the primary motivators of their decision-making process: brand name, features, price and outlet.
Constructing a new name: Allentown Pneumatic Gun interviewed 300 contractors to help guide its name change and new product launch.