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Market Research: Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Analysis Among U.S. Golf Course Superintendents and Lawn Care Operators 2005

Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Analysis Among U.S. Golf Course Superintendents and Lawn Care Operators 2005


Published December 2005

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This report quantifies customer satisfaction levels among golf course and lawn care professionals with their pesticide suppliers. The study is based on more than 200 interviews and is designed to: (1) provide an understanding of the key issues of importance to the golf course and lawn care operator customer base; (2) quantify the relative importance of purchase decision factors; and (3) compare and contrast perceptions of each subscriber firm relative to its competition. The study also includes feedback from pesticide distributors regarding their suppliers. Major suppliers included in the analysis are Bayer, Dow AgroSciences, and Syngenta. (Y566)

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INTRODUCTION [$0]

        • Figure 1-1 SUPPLIER IMPORTANCE RATINGS BY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT AND LAWN CARE OPERATOR RESPONDENTS
        • Figure 1-2 ESTIMATED SALES OF TURF MANAGEMENT PESTICIDES TO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2004
        • Figure 1-3 ESTIMATED SALES OF TURF MANAGEMENT PESTICIDES TO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS BY PRODUCT TYPE AND END-USER SEGMENT, 2004
        • Figure 1-4 ESTIMATED SALES OF TURF MANAGEMENT PESTICIDES TO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS BY SUPPLIER, 2004
        • Table 1-1 ESTIMATED SALES OF TURF MANAGEMENT PESTICIDES TO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS BY SUPPLIER AND MARKET SEGMENT, 2004

PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR OVERVIEW [$7,000]

        • Table 2-1 PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR GROUPINGS
        • Figure 2-1 STATED IMPORTANCE OF PURCHASE DECISION FACTORS AMONG TURF MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
        • Table 2-2 STATED VERSUS DERIVED IMPORTANCE OF PURCHASE DECISION ACTORS AMONG TURF MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
        • Table 2-3 STATED VERSUS DERIVED IMPORTANCE AMONG GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS
        • Table 2-4 STATED VERSUS DERIVED IMPORTANCE AMONG LAWN CARE OPERATORS
        • Figure 2-2 PURCHASE FACTOR IMPORTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL TURF MANAGERS
        • Figure 2-3 FACTORS WITH SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES IN PURCHASE FACTOR IMPORTANCE FOR GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS
        • Figure 2-4 TURF MANAGERS’ PREFERRED INFORMATION SOURCES
        • Figure 2-5 MANUFACTURERS FROM WHICH SURVEY RESPONDENTS PURCHASE PRODUCTS
        • Figure 2-6 PERFORMANCE RATINGS FOR TURF MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SURVEYED AND ALL PURCHASE FACTORS RATED

PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR RATINGS [$8,500]

        • Figure 3-1 HIGHEST RATING GIVEN FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND LOWEST RATING GIVEN BEFORE CHANGING SUPPLIERS
        • Figure 3-2 OVERALL RATINGS BY COMPANY: STATED VERSUS CALCULATED
        • Figure 3-3 OVERALL PRODUCT-RELATED PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR RATINGS BY COMPANY
        • Figure 3-4 HERBICIDE PRODUCT PERFORMANCE RATINGS
        • Figure 3-5 INSECTICIDE PRODUCT PERFORMANCE RATINGS
        • Figure 3-6 FUNGICIDE PRODUCT PERFORMANCE RATINGS
        • Figure 3-7 CONSISTENTLY PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS
        • Figure 3-8 HAS FORMULATIONS THAT MEET MY NEEDS
        • Figure 3-9 PROVIDES PACKAGING THAT MEETS MY NEEDS
        • Figure 3-10 BRINGS INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS TO THE MARKET
        • Figure 3-11 OVERALL SUPPORT-RELATED PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR RATINGS BY COMPANY
        • Figure 3-12 FIELD SALES STAFF IS KNOWLEDGEABLE/HELPFUL
        • Figure 3-13 COMPANY KEEPS ITS PROMISES
        • Figure 3-14 FIELD TECH SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED
        • Figure 3-15 PROVIDES EFFECTIVE TRAINING SERVICES
        • Figure 3-16 TRADE ADVERTISING HELPS ME KEEP UP
        • Figure 3-17 PROVIDES ON-TIME DELIVERY
        • Figure 3-18 ORDER PROCESSING IS ACCURATE
        • Figure 3-19 CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF IS EASY TO DEAL WITH
        • Figure 3-20 PROVIDES PRINT OR VIDEO MATERIAL TO HELP ME SELL
        • Figure 3-21 WEB SITE IS HELPFUL AND EASY TO USE
        • Figure 3-22 OVERALL SAFETY-RELATED PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR RATINGS BY COMPANY
        • Figure 3-23 PRODUCTS IMPROVE APPLICATOR SAFETY
        • Figure 3-24 PRODUCTS PERCEIVED AS SAFE TO HOMEOWNERS/GOLFERS
        • Figure 3-25 OVERALL PRICE-RELATED PURCHASE DECISION FACTOR RATINGS BY COMPANY
        • Figure 3-26 OFFERS THE LOWEST PRICE
        • Figure 3-27 OFFERS EFFECTIVE DISCOUNTS/INCENTIVES
        • Table 3-1 WHAT DO RESPONDENTS MEAN BY COMPANY KEEPS ITS PROMISES?
        • Figure 3-28 LIKELY TO RECOMMEND: AN INDICATION OF LOYALTY
        • Figure 3-29 COMPOSITE LOYALTY SCORES OF BAYER, DOW AGROSCIENCES, AND SYNGENTA

COMPANY PERFORMANCE PERCEPTIONS [$14,000]

        • Figure 4-1 OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATINGS FOR SYNGENTA, BAYER, AND DOW AGROSCIENCES AND LIKELIHOOD OF RECOMMENDING BY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS
        • Figure 4-2 COMPANY RATINGS BY ALL RESPONDENTS FOR PRODUCT-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-3 COMPANY RATINGS BY ALL RESPONDENTS FOR SUPPORT-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-4 COMPANY RATINGS BY ALL RESPONDENTS FOR SAFETY-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-5 COMPANY RATINGS BY ALL RESPONDENTS FOR PRICE-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-6 COMPANY RATINGS BY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS FOR PRODUCT-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-7 COMPANY RATINGS BY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS FOR SUPPORT-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-8 COMPANY RATINGS BY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS FOR SAFETY-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-9 COMPANY RATINGS BY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS FOR PRICE-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-10 COMPANY RATINGS BY LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR PRODUCT-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-11 COMPANY RATINGS BY LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR SUPPORT-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-12 COMPANY RATINGS BY LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR SAFETY-RELATED FACTORS
        • Figure 4-13 COMPANY RATINGS BY LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR PRICE-RELATED FACTORS
        • Table 4-1 OPEN-ENDED REASONS FOR OVERALL RATING FROM ALL RESPONDENTS
        • Table 4-2 OPEN-ENDED SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALL RESPONDENTS
        • Table 4-3 PRODUCT-RELATED SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALL RESPONDENTS
        • Figure 4-14 PERFORMANCE PERCEPTIONS OF BAYER AMONG GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR ALL PURCHASE DECISION FACTORS
        • Table 4-4 REASONS BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE RATING GIVEN TO BAYER
        • Table 4-5 SUGGESTED AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT FOR BAYER
        • Figure 4-15 PERFORMANCE PERCEPTIONS OF DOW AGROSCIENCES AMONG GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR ALL PURCHASE DECISION FACTORS
        • Table 4-6 REASONS BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE RATING GIVEN TO DOW AGROSCIENCES
        • Table 4-7 SUGGESTED AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT FOR DOW AGROSCIENCES
        • Figure 4-16 PERFORMANCE PERCEPTIONS OF SYNGENTA AMONG GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS AND LAWN CARE OPERATORS FOR ALL PURCHASE DECISION FACTORS
        • Table 4-8 REASONS BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE RATING GIVEN TO SYNGENTA
        • Table 4-9 SUGGESTED AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT FOR SYNGENTA
        • Table 4-10 COMPANY RATINGS BY ALL RESPONDENTS FOR ALL PURCHASE DECISION FACTORS

DISTRIBUTOR PERSPECTIVES [$8,500]

        • Table 5-1 PRIMARY DISTRIBUTORS USED BY SURVEY RESPONDENTS
        • Table 5-2 DISTRIBUTOR RATINGS OF SUPPLIERS TO THE PROFESSIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT MARKET FOR ALL PURCHASE DECISION FACTORS
        • Table 5-3 REASONS BEHIND THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING GIVEN TO BAYER BY DISTRIBUTORS
        • Table 5-4 REASONS BEHIND THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING GIVEN TO DOW AGROSCIENCES BY DISTRIBUTORS
        • Table 5-5 REASONS BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE RATING GIVEN TO SYNGENTA BY DISTRIBUTORS
        • Table 5-6 SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT FROM DISTRIBUTORS FOR BAYER
        • Table 5-8 SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT FROM DISTRIBUTORS FOR SYNGENTA

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