About this Report
This report is intended to assist buyers of point-of-sale (POS) terminals, which are hardware and software systems used to execute and manage retail transactions. A point-of-sale terminal typically includes a cash register, a computer, a receipt printer and a credit card processor. Aside from sales, a POS terminal can also manage inventory, customer orders, promotions, discounts and gift cards. Key buyers of POS terminals include department stores, retail stores, supermarkets and hotels. This report focuses on point-of-sale terminals in physical locations and excludes e-commerce payment systems used online.
Table of Contents
At a Glance
Executive Summary
Price Environment
Price Fundamentals
Benchmark Price
Pricing Model
Price Drivers
Input Cost Drivers
External Demand Drivers
Recent Price Trend
Price Forecast
Product Characteristics
Product Life Cycle
Total Cost of Ownership
Product Specialization
Related Goods
Subsitute Goods
Regulation
Quality Control
Supply Chain & Vendors
Supply Chain Dynamics
Supply Chain Risk
Geographic Locations
Imports
Competitive Environment
Market Share Concentration
Vendor Company Types
Market Profitability
Switching Cost
Purchasing Process
Buying Basics
Buying Lead Time
Selection Process
Buying-Decision Scorecard
Key RFP Elements
Negotiation Questions
Buyer Power Score Components
Jargon & Glossary