African Purchasing Trends and Intentions Mining Market 2014 Research and Forecast report analyses purchasing strategies and expectations for future expenditure on plant, equipment, parts and services in the African mining sector. It is based on an extensive survey conducted by Timetric between July and September 2014, covering 108 mine managers, maintenance managers, procurement managers and other key decision-makers in over 100 operating African mines.
Areas of analysis include:
Current methods for acquiring equipment, with a review of outright purchasing, rental, leasing and other types of financing arrangements.
Future trends in expenditure and expectations for increased or decreased spend in four areas: plant and heavy equipment, equipment parts and components, explosives materials, and maintenance services.
An analysis of future changes to the number of supplier relationships, and whether respondents expect greater or fewer supplier relationships over the next 12 months.
Investigation into the biggest challenges facing buyers and decision makers in sourcing the right products.
Extent to which preferred supplier arrangements are in place and predictions for increased centralisation of procurement.
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Executive summary
This report analyses purchasing strategies and expectations for future expenditure on plant, equipment, parts and services in the African mining sector. It is based on an extensive survey conducted by Timetric between July and September 2014, covering 108 mine managers, maintenance managers, procurement managers and other key decision-makers in over 100 operating African mines.
Findings included:
The most preferred method for acquiring equipment
Areas where expenditure will increase over the next 12 months, across plant, equipment, parts and services
Expectations for increased...