| Chapter 1 Executive Summary |
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| Executive Summary |
1-1 |
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| Chapter 2 Analysis of the North American Barcode Scanners Market |
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| Market Overview |
2-1 |
| Introduction |
2-1 |
| Market Drivers |
2-2 |
| Enhanced Data Density Capability and Portability |
2-2 |
| Wider Market Acceptance of Application and Industry Standards |
2-3 |
| Omni-directional Scanning Capabilities |
2-4 |
| Diminishing Label Size Requirements |
2-4 |
| Increased Durability and Error Correction |
2-5 |
| Improved Profitability within Extensive Value Chain Frameworks |
2-5 |
| Market Restraints |
2-6 |
| Higher Cost Requirements for 2D Scanning |
2-6 |
| Existent Investments in 1D Barcode Systems and Installations |
2-7 |
| Relative Complexity of 2D Imagers and Scanners |
2-7 |
| Revenue Forecasts |
2-8 |
| Market Engineering Measurement Analysis |
2-8 |
| Total North American Market for 1D and 2D Barcode Scanners |
2-9 |
| 1D Barcode Scanners Market |
2-11 |
| 2D Barcode Scanners Market |
2-12 |
| End-user Vertical Market Analysis |
2-13 |
| Overview of End-user Applications |
2-13 |
| Key Vertical Markets for 1D Barcode Applications |
2-14 |
| Retail |
2-15 |
| Aerospace |
2-15 |
| Government |
2-15 |
| Pharmaceutical |
2-16 |
| Key Vertical Markets for 2D Barcode Applications |
2-16 |
| Automotive |
2-17 |
| Healthcare and Pharmaceutical |
2-18 |
| Electronics |
2-18 |
| Semiconductors |
2-19 |
| Aerospace |
2-19 |
| Government |
2-20 |
| Transportation and Logistics |
2-21 |
| Competitive Analysis |
2-21 |
| Analysis of the Competitive Landscape |
2-21 |
| Competitive Profiles |
2-23 |
| Strategic Conclusions and Recommendations |
2-28 |
| Summary of Key Findings |
2-28 |
| Key Findings and Conclusions |
2-28 |
| Strategic Conclusions |
2-29 |
| Increased Information Needs among Product |
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| Manufacturers - Primary Driver for Migration |
2-29 |
| Achieving Time and Cost |
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| Efficiencies - Secondary Driver for Adopting 2D Barcode Systems |
2-30 |
| Increased Standardization Expected to Drive the 2D Barcode Scanners Market |
2-30 |
| Clearer Migration to 2D with Decline in Scanner Prices |
2-31 |
| Mobile Phones and Other Wireless Devices Emerging as Alternatives to Traditional Barcode Scanning Devices |
2-31 |
| Progressive AIDC Technologies to Remain Complementary in Nature |
2-31 |
| Implications of RFID Technology on the 2D Barcode Technology Market |
2-32 |
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| Chapter 3 Appendix |
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| Decision Support Database |
3-1 |
| Total Number of Retail Stores |
3-1 |
| Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Markets |
3-3 |
| Total Number of Pharmacists |
3-4 |
| Total Number of Hospitals |
3-7 |
| Total Spend on Military Expenditure Worldwide |
3-9 |
| Total Number of Manufacturing Enterprises |
3-12 |
| Volume of Car Production |
3-14 |
| Total Number of Aircraft-North America |
3-16 |