Chapter 2- Industrial buyer behaviour Flashcards
Organisational buying processes
New Buy- long decision-making, high involvement
Modified re-buy - subsequent purchase involving reexamination of products/suppliers
Straight re-buy- routine basis
Derived demand
products used for resale or to make other products
Joint demand
demand for one product dictates the need for another
Fluctuating demand
fluctuating consumer demand
Gate keepers
e.g.. receptionist
control flow of information
act as barriers to sale people
Influencers
Eg. individuals within the firm
‘have the ear’ of decision makers and trust
Users
e.g.. employees that use the product
Deciders
hardest to influence, more senior
surrounded by gatekeepers
Buyers
there to handle the mechanical aspects of purchase