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Introduction
To marketers, products are bundles of benefits delivered to the customer. The form in which these benefits are delivered can be both tangible and intangible.
At the intangible end of the product spectrum are services.
Product Mix Product Line Product Mix decision Product Line Addition / Deletion Product Abandonment
Physical good, service or most often some of both Branding Packaging Warranty Life Cycle Management and Product Development
CUSTOMERS DO NOT BUY PRODUCTS. THEY BUY BENEFITS AND SATISFACTION. ---Peter Drucker
Product classifications
Products can be classified according to their durability and tangibility.
Non-durable products are goods consumed quickly and used on one or a few occasions, e.g. beer, soap. Durable products are used over an extended time and may last for years, e.g. fridge.
Marketers also divide products and services into two other classifications: consumer and industrial products.
Consumer products
Bought to satisfy personal and family needs.
Classified according to consumer shopping habits:
Convenience products
Purchased frequently, minimum comparison and buying effort.
Shopping products
Process of selection, compared on bases of quality, suitability, price and style.
Unsought products
Consumer does not know about the product or perceives no need for it.
Industrial products
Products bought for further processing or the purposes of resale.
Distinction based upon the purpose for which the product is purchased.
Capital items
Installations. Accessory equipment.
Guarantees & Warranties Styling Attributes Instruction Manual Payment Quality Options Consumer Complaint Management Augmented Product
After Sales Service Colour Delivery Points & System Brand Name
Formal Product
Core Product
Installation
Future Product
Levels of a product
Core product
problem-solving service or core benefits that consumers are really buying when they obtain a product.
Augmented product
incorporates the consumer services and benefits built around the core and actual products which in itself enhances functioning and use of the product..
Definition of Lipstick
A crayon-like oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tabular container. Make-up that is used to color the lips.
Benefits of Lipstick
Core ( different)
Look good Look different Look photogenic Enhance looks Retain moisture Freshness Hide irregularities Face lift Perfection
Long lasting Grace,style,poise Heighten personality Look attractive Smokers to change lip color Look presentable & complete Different shades
Fragrance Formal look Social acceptance Impress guys Shining lipsticks associated with diamonds Juicy effect Reflect Mood.
To have a smooth talk To feel the taste throughout the day Demonstration effect Safety To give Shape to your lips
Potential
Beauty saloons Non-transferable Personality Classes Usage pattern for different occasions
Veggie classification
Applications
Notes Writing Signing Office Use Gift
Long Lasting.Indelible
Memento / Remembrance.
Basic
Light in weight & Grip, Type of pen Ink colour, free flow of ink. Smoothness. Type of pen. Ink colour Create Impression, Pen stand Instructions Customer Care, Hassle Free. Type of pen & ink, color, Grip Body Refill Casing etc... Customer Care, Long Lasting. Casing Design & pattern
Expected
Augmented
WASHING MACHINE
WASHERS
TOP LOADING
Pulsator w ash
Agitator w ash
Tumble w ash
PARTICULARS
INDIVIDUAL
FAMILY
BULK
FAMILY
SPECILISED
FAMILY
COMPLETE
CORE
Time Management & Convenience Storage of used clothes, Non dependence on servants. Wrinkle free wash, Clothes should not get entangled Instruction manual
Zero effort wash, one time quick wash. Intensive wash, Any time easy usage, Bulk load, Capacity, Non dependence on servants. Additional/Superior fabric, Talking machine, Multiple rinse care, purifying of water, Silent wash. etc
Fabric sensitive Wash One time wash, Stain free, Optimum wash quality Durability, Preventing of clothes from becoming dull
Speedo wash
BASIC
EXPECTED
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Instruction manual, Finance
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Warranty, Instruction manual
AUGMENTED
Brands
Individual
Family
Bulk
Specialized
Complete
Whirlpool
-E-50 -S-70 -White magic Agisoak, -White magic Super NA-W-652, NA-W-607, NA-W-605A.
F-65 FP-65
T-50 T-62
National
NA-F-551
NA-F-521
NA-F-621
LG Electrolux
IFB SAMSUNG
GODREJ
GDS 650
GDF1101 GDF1201
GDF1301
PAINTS
DEFINITION OF PAINT
A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
EXPECTED = Durability , Odor free, Should not stick, Dry easily, instructions for use. BASIC = Co lour, Looks, Combinations
Length
Total number of products in the product lines
Depth
Different versions, such as size of packaging and different formulations.
Consistency
How closely related the various product lines are in end use, production requirements, distribution channels etc.
Negative
Greater costs Greater complexity Reduced concentration
PRODUCTLINE LENGTH
Kirks
Tide
Lava Cheer
Banner
Summit Camay
Ariel
Market Introduction
Market Introduction
Market Growth
Market Maturity
Sales Decline
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Market Introduction
Market Growth
Market Maturity
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Market Introduction
Market Growth
Market Maturity
Sales Decline
$0 Sales grow slowly, at a cost Sales growth, but profits level off
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Time
Product
One of Few Variety - try to find best product Build brand familiarity All the same Battle of the brands Some drop out But favorites may be profitable for a long time!
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Time
Place
Build Channels Maybe selective distribution More of the same, but more channel outlets available Move toward more intensive distribution Find a way to reach loyal laggards
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Time
Promotion
Build primary demand Build selective demand Informing/Persuading Persuading/reminding
Frantically competitive!
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Time
Price
Skim the cream at a high price or Low to penetrate faster Meet competition (especially in oligopoly) or Price dealing and price cutting or Value pricing for long-term relationships
Growth
Maturity
Decline
Postmortem