Product
cycle theory with example=
Definition=
The product life cycle is the life of the product
from starting to the end of the product. It is the period of time over which an item is produced,
brought to market and eventually removed from the market. First, the idea for a
product undergoes research and development. If the idea is determined to be
feasible and potentially profitable, the product will be produced, marketed and
rolled out. its production will grow until the product becomes widely
available. Eventually, demand for the product will decline and it will become
obsolete.
There are four stages of the product
which is following:
Introduction= This stage of the cycle could be the most expensive for a
company launching a new product. The size of the market for the product is small,
which means sales are low, although they will be increasing. On the other hand,
the cost of things like research and development, consumer testing, and the
marketing needed to launch the product can be very high, especially if it’s a
competitive sector.
Growth= The growth stage is typically characterized by a strong
growth in sales and profits, and because the company can start to benefit from
economies of scale in production, the profit margins, as well as the overall
amount of profit, will increase. This makes it possible for businesses to
invest more money in the promotional activity to maximize the potential of this
growth stage.
Maturity= During the maturity stage, the product is established and
the aim for the manufacturer is now to maintain the market share they have
built up. This is probably the most competitive time for most products and
businesses need to invest wisely in any marketing they undertake. They also
need to consider any product modifications or improvements to the production
process which might give them a competitive advantage.
Decline Stage= finally, the market for a product will start to shrink
known as the decline stage. This shrinkage could be due to the market becoming
saturated (no more demands), or because the consumers are switching to a
different type of product. While this decline may be inevitable, it may still
be possible for companies to make some profit by switching to less-expensive
production methods and cheaper markets.
Example of product life cycle is
following:
- Introduction – window Ac
- Growth – Split Ac
- Maturity – Air condition for more than on room.
- Decline – Ac with high electricity consumption.
Comments
Post a Comment