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New Product Development and Product Life-Cycle Strategies

New-Product Development Strategies Strategies for Obtaining New Product Ideas Acquired Companies Acquired Patents Acquired Licenses

Six categories of New Products  New-to-the-world

product  New product lines  Additions to the existing product lines  Improvements of existing products  Repositioning  Cost reductions

New Product Development 





companies must be constantly modifying existing products/services and developing new ones; the marketplace demands it how new is new? most new products are modifications of or extensions to existing ones the introduction of a new product is a strategic decision which should be guided by the company’s goals and a new product introduction strategy

Criteria for New Products     

there must be adequate market demand: necessary but not sufficient for success must satisfy key financial criteria must be compatible with environmental standards must fit with the company’s marketing structure should also be compatible with production capabilities, satisfy legal requirements, and fit with corporate goals and objectives

Causes of New Product Failures      

Overestimation of Market Size Product Design Problems Product Incorrectly Positioned, Priced or Advertised Costs of Product Development Competitive Actions To create successful new products, the company must: – understand it’s customers, markets and competitors – develop products that deliver superior value to customers.

Factors which Hinder New Product Development  Shortage

of important ideas in certain areas  Fragmented markets  Social and governmental constraints  Cost of development  Capital shortage  Faster required development time  Shorter product life cycle

New Product Development Process Marketing Strategy

Concept Development and Testing Idea Screening Idea Generation

Business Analysis

Product Developmen

Test Marketing Commercialization

New Product Development Process Step 1. Idea Generation 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

D I S T R I B U T O R S

S U P P L I E R S

Idea Generation- Creativity Techniques

 Attribute

Listings  Forced relationship  Morphological analysis  Reverse assumption analysis  New contexts  Mind mapping  Lateral marketing

New Product Development Process Step 2. Idea Screening  



Process to spot good ideas and drop poor ones as soon as possible. Many companies have systems for rating and screening ideas which estimate: – Market Size – Product Price – Development Time & Costs – Manufacturing Costs – Rate of Return Then, the idea is evaluated against a set of general company criteria.

New Product Development Process Step 3. Concept Development & Testing 1. Develop Product Ideas into Alternative Product Concepts

2. Concept Testing - Test the Product Concepts with Groups of Target Customers

3. Choose the Best One

Concept Development  Who

will use this product?  What primary benefit should this product provide?  When will people use this product?

Concept Testing      



Communicability & believability Need level Gap level Perceived value Purchase intention User targets, purchase occasions, purchasing frequency Conjoint Analysis

New Product Development Process Step 4. Marketing Strategy Development

Marketing Strategy Statement Formulation Part One Describes Overall: Target Market Planned Product Positioning Sales & Profit Goals Market Share

Part Two Describes Short-Term: Product’s Planned Price Distribution Marketing Budget

Part Three Describes Long-Term: Sales & Profit Goals Marketing Mix Strategy

New Product Development Process Step 5. Business Analysis Step 6. Product Development Business Analysis Review of Product Sales, Costs, and Profits Projections to See if They Meet Company Objectives

If No, Eliminate Product Concept If Yes, Move to Product Development

New Product Development Process Step 7. Test Marketing Standard Test Market Full marketing campaign in a small number of representative cities.

Controlled Test Market A few stores that have agreed to carry new products for a fee.

Simulated Test Market Test in a simulated shopping environment to a sample of consumers.

New Product Development Process Step 8. Commercialization

Commercialization is the Introduction of the New Product into the Marketplace.

When?

Where?

To Whom?

How?

Product Life SalesCycle and Profits Over the Product’s Life From Introduction to Decline

Sales and Profits ($) Sales

Profits

Time Product Develop­ ment Losses/ Investments ($)

Introduction

Growth

Maturity

Decline

Introduction Stage of the PLC Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies

Sales

Low sales

Costs

High cost per customer

Profits

Negative

Marketing Objectives

Create product awareness and trial

Product

Offer a basic product

Price

Use cost-plus

Distribution

Build selective distribution

Advertising

Build product awareness among early adopters and dealers

Growth Stage of the PLC Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies

Sales

Rapidly rising sales

Costs

Average cost per customer

Profits

Rising profits

Marketing Objectives

Maximize market share

Product Price

Offer product extensions, service, warranty Price to penetrate market

Distribution

Build intensive distribution Build awareness and interest in

Maturity Stage of the PLC Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies

Sales

Peak sales

Costs

Low cost per customer

Profits

High profits

Marketing Objectives

Maximize profit while defending market share

Product Price Distribution

Diversify brand and models Price to match or best competitors Build more intensive distribution Stress brand differences and

Decline Stage of the PLC Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies

Sales

Declining sales

Costs

Low cost per customer

Profits

Declining profits

Marketing Objectives

Reduce expenditure and milk the brand

Product

Phase out weak items

Price

Cut price

Distribution

Go selective: phase out unprofitable outlets

Product Life Cycle Variations

Managing the Life Cycle 

  



successful life-cycle management requires predicting the shape of the curve and then successfully adapting strategies at each stage when to consider entering the market how to manage to capitalize on growth it is possible to develop strategies that will extend the maturity stage; modify the product, devise new uses, or design new appeals greatest challenge comes at the decline

Consumer Adoption Process    



 

Adopters of new products move through five stages: awareness: customer is exposed to the product interest: interest and information seeking evaluation: assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of the new product trial: customer tries the product in lowrisk situation; may be a sample or test drive adoption: customer decides to buy the product

Consumer Adoption Process  People

adopt new products at different rates – – – – –

Innovators Early adopters Early majority Late majority Laggards

Consumer Adoption Process  Five

product characteristics influence the rate of adoption: – – – – –

Degree of relative advantage Degree of compatibility Degree of complexity Degree of divisibility (trialability) Degree of communicability

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