Moderator : Good Morning, Welcome to Channel Chat with Mr. Rajeev Singh Rajeev Singh : A Very Good Morning to all channel partners
Abhishek Ajitsaria,computer arcade,guwahati : Q: How are Samsung monitors currently positioned in the market? Rajeev Singh : Abhishek,Samsung is the market leader worldwide as well as well as in India.We have currently more than 40 % marketshare in Monitors in India as per IDC,Q4 2005 results.
Shashi Lohiya,Softium Systems,Anand : Q: What is the procedure for getting the distributorship and dealership of Samsung?
Rajeev Singh : Shashi,You need to get in touch with our sales manager for West Parvez ,Mobile-9833076896
Abhishek Ajitsaria,computer arcade,guwahati : Q: how do you position Samsunf TFT against other brands in the market? Rajeev Singh : Abhishek,Samsung TFT Monitors are having a premium postioning in the market as we offer the best quality and value for money to the customers.Add the excellent channel network that we have with partners like you, we lead the market in TFT with 38% marketshare in Q4,05 as per IDC.In Q1 this year, ...
Rajeev Singh : abhihsek,should be more than 50%.
Mr. Naveen,N Square Systems,Delhi : Q: Please update us about upcoming offers and schemes from Samsung. Rajeev Singh : I am sure you are aware of Samsung Bond to win program for SIs.With effect from 10th April, we have added our TFT monitors in this program.So this program now includes CDT & TFT Monitors,HDD & OMS.This is valid till 31st May,06.
Ramandeep Singh,Singh Infotech,Amritsar : Q: What steps are you taking for futher improvement and making your after-sales services better?
Rajeev Singh : We are increasing our coverage in C & D Class cities as our focus this year.In addition to this, we will be taking improvements to provide faster TAT for our HDDs.You can expect some exciting announcements in this regard soon.
Kumar,Kumar electronics,bangalore : Q: How is Samsung biz now in the market compared to LG? Rajeev Singh : We are clear market leaders in CDT as well as TFT Monitors.As per IDC report of Q4,2006,we have 41% markethshare of CDT branded market while LG is at 32%.In TFT, we have a big lead over LG with 37% marketshare over LGs just 15% share in Q4,05
Mr. Sudhanshu Aggarwal,Comnet Vision,Delhi : Q: Other competitive brands are offering the same quality at low prices as compared to Samsung. Are there any plans to revise the same?
The availability of 19 inch, 20 inch and 21 inch TFT is not good in flow as many times we need to wait for long. Please do the needful. Rajeev Singh : Sudhanshu,Samsung quality is definitely better than competition and we dont want to be a price leader.At the same time TFT prices keep on going down as worldwise markets are shifting to TFTs very fast and major production capacity expansions are taking place.We have revised our 19" TFT prices...
Rajeev Singh : ...this month and we are much more competitive now.The availibility will also be better for these SKUs in April.Pl. note that we are the only company that Manufactures TFT monitors in india and we offer most consistant supplies.
Arjun Keshri,Keshri Infotech,Bangalore : Q: On the matter of special schemes and offers, Samsungs competitors have been more aggressive, as they offer better schemes and execute their commitments in time.Please comment?
Rajeev Singh : I think we offer better schemes.What do you say about bundling a laser printer free with our 17" TFT monitors and many such offers.I agree with you 100% that we need to make major improvements in settling our schemes faster and our focus is in that direction.In Samsung bond to win scheme, we are...
Rajeev Singh : ...offering redemptions any time which we have never done bofore.For free laser printer promo with 17" TFT, we will settle this scheme in 45 days after the clousre which is 15th May with the end consumers.
Rajesh,Sri ram computers,Chennai : Q: What is the warranty policy for your monitors
Rajeev Singh : Rajesh,3 years warranty.
Mr. Mayank,Micron Computer,Delhi : Q: We often face lots of problems in replacement of HDD, You should provide quicker replacement services to boost up the sales...
With regard to the offer of free printer with TFT we didn?t get any response or feedback. Please comment. Rajeev Singh : Mayank,as i replied in response to an earlier question, we will make our HDD TAT much better and free laser printer scheme will be settled by 15th May.Pl. note that it is an end consumer scheme only.
Jayakumar,Hitek Electronics,Chennai : Q: What is the current service structure at Samsung? Rajeev Singh : Jayakumar,pl. give me your mail id so that i can send you our complete list of service centres in your area.
Ajay,Batra Infotech,Mumbai : Q: The clearing of old stock should be faster as at times we face a lot of problem to sell the old stock which we get from the distributors Rajeev Singh : We always try and finish them before launching new products.Anyway, i will note your concern in this regard.
Sanjay Chauhan,Hi-Tech Computers,Ujjain : Q: There is no service station of Samsung in Ujjain, why? What is the replacement policy of Samsung?
Rajeev Singh : Sanjay, our focus in service this year is to expand our service network in C & D class cities and I hope to include places like ujjain.Our service policy differs from product to product.You can mail me at rajeev.singh@ samsung.com and i will reply to u in detail.
Raja,Bird Computers,Chennai : Q: What is the use of DNIE in Samsung monitors?
Rajeev Singh : Raja,Digital Natural Image Engine(DNIe) gives you brighter and clearer images.That is the user benefit.
Anuj,Armaan Marketing,Bangalore : Q: Channel Partners are not getting price list for new products as well as for the old products. Please rectify this... Rajeev Singh : Anuj,Point noted.
Jeetendra Ganatra,Om Systems,Jamnagar : Q: I am facing replacement problems in Jamnagar, who could i approach from samsung?
Rajeev Singh : Jeetendra,Pl. contact Ajay Kale at 9879009197
Vinay Jhanjhary,Star Computer Solutions,Jaipur : Q: How can I get the latest information about Samsung products?
Rajeev Singh : Pl. visit our partner website at www.samsungindia.net
Moderator : We have another 5 minutes to go before the Chat concludes
Ms. Latika,Apple Computers,Delhi : Q: Samsung offers a number of schemes, but to avail the benefits we need to follow a lot . Some times even after many follow-ups we dont get any feedback. Please comment.
Rajeev Singh : Latika,You will find a big improvement from our current scheme Samsung bond to win offer.
Chetan Shrivastava,The Computer Zone,Jaipur : Q: Will there be any price variation in LCDs?
Rajeev Singh : For the month of april,there is a price reduction mainly in 17" & 19" TFT models.
Siddaraju,UK International,Bangalore : Q: There was some manufacturing problem with Samsung HDDs. Has this issue been taken care of by the company? Rajeev Singh : Siddaraju,I think that was a long time back.There is absolutely no quality/manufacturing problem with Samsung HDDs.
Mr. Rakesh,Bytech Computer,Delhi : Q: I need the details about the DVD dual writer with dual technology. Please update on the same or send me a mail for its all details.
Rajeev Singh : Rakesh, pl. send me a mail on rajeev.singh@samsung.com & i will give u a detailed update.
Moderator : We apologize for the delay this morning.
Moderator : Thank you Mr. Singh for joining us on the chat
Rajeev Singh : Thanks Channel Times .it has been a privilege interacting with all the channel partners.For all the remaining questions, i will make sure to send a reply on ur respective mail IDs.Hope to catch up with u more often on a platform like this one.Till that time,Happy selling Samsung!!
Moderator : We also thank all the participants. There are many pending questions, which will be forwarded to Mr. Singh. Do join us for the next live Spotlight Chat on April 19, 2006 at 11:00 am
|