Physical Good Service Capable of Offering Attributes
that Customers regard as so Necessary or Satisfying
that they are Prepared to Exchange Money or other
units of Value in order to Acquire it.
Anatomy of a Product
Core Product/Benefit
Main Purpose or Functionality it Provides
e.g, Car - Transports
Tangible Product/Benefit
Represents the Offer of the Product
e.g, Quality or Comfortable Design
Augmented Product
Differentiating Features that Competitors might Imitate
e.g, Low-Polluting
Potential Product
Possible Evolution of Product through DT
e.g, Extended Battery life
Classification of a Product
Durable Products
Lasts Many Uses, Often Years e.g, Cars
Non-Durable
Usually Consumed Quickly on Few Occasions
e.g, Food
Service
Intangible Offering, Inseparable & Perishable
e.g, Flights or Concert
Consumer Classification of a Product
Convenience Products
Little Involvement, Frequent &
Low Cost Standardizsd Product
e.g, Milk
Shopping Products
More Involvement/Differentiation,
Higher Price & Less Frequent Purchase
e.g, Designer Clothes
Unsought Products
Irregular Purchase, 'Hard Sell',
Little Awareness/Interest e.g,
Funeral Services
Specialty Products
HIgh Price, Extensive Involvement,
Unique Characteristics, Brand Loyalty
e.g, Cars/Phones
The Product Mix
Product Line
Group of Related Products Considered a
Unit for Marketing, Technical Use Purposes
e.g, Dyson Vacuums
Product Line Length
Number of Product Items in a Line
e.g, Dyson's Selection of Vacuums
Product Mix Width
Number of Product Lines Offered by a Company
e.g, Dyson - Vacuums, Hairdryers, Fans, etc
Product Item
Specific Version of a Product that is Designated as a Distinct Offering
e.g, Dyson V6
Product Life Cycle
Boston 'Consulting Group' Matrix
Five Stages of the PLC
Product Development - Start to Develop new Product Ideas,
initial costs Related to Designs & Testing.
Introduction - High Production Costs, Sales Growth is Marginal & Initially Slow
Growth - Market acceptance Leads to Rapid Sales Growth