Metric and Imperial Measurements in Manufacturing Quickie Survey, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines April 2020 quick‑survey responses from OEMs and suppliers to assess how measurement standards influence design, sourcing and sales across revenue bands and regions. The analysis indicates export orientation and global acceptance tend to drive metric adoption, while product‑configuration choices (full metric, hybrid, hard versus soft conversions) shape component strategies such as fasteners, change parts and bearings. Comparative benchmarks across regional markets and pricing approaches generally show pricing parity but reveal trade‑offs in SKUs, parts availability and service; charts highlight these recurring patterns. The report reveals where manufacturers are prioritizing investments to balance global market access and operational efficiency.
Published by PMMI Business Intelligence in April 2020. Based on a 67-respondent Quickie Survey of machinery manufacturers collected April 2020.
