德國鋼琴:高品質帶來的煩惱
德國鋼琴以精湛工藝與世界級品質聞名,品牌如 Steinway、Bechstein、Blüthner 等皆享有盛譽。然而,儘管產品水準極高,德國鋼琴製造商卻常面臨利潤不足的困境。這並非因為品質不佳,而是受到全球市場需求下降、生產成本高昂,以及亞洲廉價競爭等多重因素影響。以下整理出主要原因與挑戰。
Mr. Tong, Registered Piano Technician (MPTA) 英國註冊鋼琴技師
德國鋼琴以精湛工藝與世界級品質聞名,品牌如 Steinway、Bechstein、Blüthner 等皆享有盛譽。然而,儘管產品水準極高,德國鋼琴製造商卻常面臨利潤不足的困境。這並非因為品質不佳,而是受到全球市場需求下降、生產成本高昂,以及亞洲廉價競爭等多重因素影響。以下整理出主要原因與挑戰。
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