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New Product Development
New Product Development
Chapter 9
New Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies
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Acquired Patents
Acquired Licenses
Product Improvements
Product Modifications New Brands
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Idea Generation is the Systematic Search for New Product Ideas Obtained Internally and From:
C U S T O M E R S
C O M P E T I T O R S
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D I S T R I B U T O R S
S U P P L I E R S
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2. Concept Testing - Test the Product Concepts with Groups of Target Customers
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When?
Where?
To Whom?
How?
Speeding Up Development
Sequential Simultaneous
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Step 1
Step 2
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Profits Time Product Development Losses/ Investments ($) Introduction Growth Maturity Decline
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Low sales High cost per customer Negative Create product awareness and trial Offer a basic product Use cost-plus Build selective distribution Build product awareness among early adopters and dealers
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Peak sales
Low cost per customer High profits Maximize profit while defending market share Diversify brand and models Price to match or best competitors Build more intensive distribution Stress brand differences and benefits
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Declining sales
Low cost per customer Declining profits Reduce expenditure and milk the brand Phase out weak items Cut price Go selective: phase out unprofitable outlets Reduce to level needed to retain hard-core loyal customers
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