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Which of the following is NOT considered a source in the product planning process?
Which of the following is NOT considered a source in the product planning process?
- Marketing
- Economics (correct)
- Customer analysis
- R&D
Incremental improvements to existing products are classified as derivatives of existing platforms.
Incremental improvements to existing products are classified as derivatives of existing platforms.
False (B)
What are the four types of product development opportunities?
What are the four types of product development opportunities?
New product platforms, incremental improvements, fundamentally new products, derivatives of existing platforms.
The share-growth matrix is also known as the __________ box.
The share-growth matrix is also known as the __________ box.
Match the following product levels with their descriptions:
Match the following product levels with their descriptions:
What is a primary factor in driving new product planning?
What is a primary factor in driving new product planning?
The competitive environment includes changes related only to technology.
The competitive environment includes changes related only to technology.
List two potential changes in the external environment that can affect product planning.
List two potential changes in the external environment that can affect product planning.
What is the primary focus of network leadership in a company?
What is the primary focus of network leadership in a company?
Product platforms allow companies to share components between different product models.
Product platforms allow companies to share components between different product models.
What are two benefits of using product platforms?
What are two benefits of using product platforms?
A product family should be linked to the product __________ strategy.
A product family should be linked to the product __________ strategy.
Match the following benefits of product platforms with their descriptions:
Match the following benefits of product platforms with their descriptions:
Which factor does NOT influence a product platform?
Which factor does NOT influence a product platform?
Companies should evaluate their core capabilities in isolation from their networks.
Companies should evaluate their core capabilities in isolation from their networks.
List one question that companies should ask during product planning.
List one question that companies should ask during product planning.
What does product positioning refer to?
What does product positioning refer to?
Customers are generally able to recognize their favorite brands based on basic attributes alone.
Customers are generally able to recognize their favorite brands based on basic attributes alone.
List one reason why consumers might pay a premium for certain brands even when they cannot taste the difference.
List one reason why consumers might pay a premium for certain brands even when they cannot taste the difference.
Product performance criteria involve customers' judgments or choices between _______.
Product performance criteria involve customers' judgments or choices between _______.
Match the following branding strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following branding strategies with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT one of the branding strategies mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the branding strategies mentioned?
Brand loyalty has no impact on consumer behavior.
Brand loyalty has no impact on consumer behavior.
What is a key factor that influences customers’ decisions when evaluating different products?
What is a key factor that influences customers’ decisions when evaluating different products?
What should companies primarily evaluate when considering product development partnerships?
What should companies primarily evaluate when considering product development partnerships?
Which benefit is NOT associated with using product platforms?
Which benefit is NOT associated with using product platforms?
What aspect is significant for effective network leadership in product management?
What aspect is significant for effective network leadership in product management?
Which of the following factors can influence product platforms?
Which of the following factors can influence product platforms?
What should be considered when planning the sequence of product development projects?
What should be considered when planning the sequence of product development projects?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of sharing components across product models?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of sharing components across product models?
What is the primary focus of companies when using a product platform approach?
What is the primary focus of companies when using a product platform approach?
Which question is essential for companies to ask during product planning?
Which question is essential for companies to ask during product planning?
What does product positioning primarily concern?
What does product positioning primarily concern?
Why might consumers pay a premium for brands they cannot distinguish by taste?
Why might consumers pay a premium for brands they cannot distinguish by taste?
What could be an outcome of brand strategy involving no brand name?
What could be an outcome of brand strategy involving no brand name?
What does the research suggest about consumers recognizing brands by fundamental attributes?
What does the research suggest about consumers recognizing brands by fundamental attributes?
Which of the following is a possible strategy for a brand?
Which of the following is a possible strategy for a brand?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when customers evaluate products?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when customers evaluate products?
What aspect does not generally influence consumer behavior towards brand preference?
What aspect does not generally influence consumer behavior towards brand preference?
Which branding strategy involves selling products as commodities without brand names?
Which branding strategy involves selling products as commodities without brand names?
Which type of product development opportunity involves creating completely new and innovative products?
Which type of product development opportunity involves creating completely new and innovative products?
What is a primary purpose of the reactive strategy in product planning?
What is a primary purpose of the reactive strategy in product planning?
Which dimension does the share-growth matrix use to plot products?
Which dimension does the share-growth matrix use to plot products?
How many levels of differentiation does Levitt suggest?
How many levels of differentiation does Levitt suggest?
What might be a significant change in the external environment affecting product planning?
What might be a significant change in the external environment affecting product planning?
Which of the following is included in the expected product level according to Levitt?
Which of the following is included in the expected product level according to Levitt?
Which factor is likely to initiate changes in the competitive environment?
Which factor is likely to initiate changes in the competitive environment?
What is a potential benefit of differentiating products at the augmented product level?
What is a potential benefit of differentiating products at the augmented product level?
What type of product development opportunity involves adjustments made to existing products?
What type of product development opportunity involves adjustments made to existing products?
Which of the following elements is NOT considered in the external competitive environment?
Which of the following elements is NOT considered in the external competitive environment?
According to Levitt, what is the core product?
According to Levitt, what is the core product?
What is the primary goal of a reactive strategy in product planning?
What is the primary goal of a reactive strategy in product planning?
Which of the following best describes the term 'augmented product'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'augmented product'?
What is the primary dimension used in the Boston box for comparing products?
What is the primary dimension used in the Boston box for comparing products?
What factor can significantly influence customer needs in the competitive environment?
What factor can significantly influence customer needs in the competitive environment?
Which product development opportunity is characterized by creating entirely unique concepts that do not derive from existing products?
Which product development opportunity is characterized by creating entirely unique concepts that do not derive from existing products?
What does product positioning primarily involve?
What does product positioning primarily involve?
Which statement about customer brand recognition is accurate?
Which statement about customer brand recognition is accurate?
Which branding strategy involves selling a product as a commodity?
Which branding strategy involves selling a product as a commodity?
What is a rationale for why consumers might pay a premium for specific brands?
What is a rationale for why consumers might pay a premium for specific brands?
Which element is NOT typically included in the potential product?
Which element is NOT typically included in the potential product?
Which of the following best describes factors customers consider when evaluating products?
Which of the following best describes factors customers consider when evaluating products?
What is a key focus of brand strategy?
What is a key focus of brand strategy?
Which factor is least likely to influence a consumer's decision-making process between different products?
Which factor is least likely to influence a consumer's decision-making process between different products?
What aspect is crucial for effective network leadership in a company?
What aspect is crucial for effective network leadership in a company?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using product platforms?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using product platforms?
Which of the following factors is likely to affect a product platform?
Which of the following factors is likely to affect a product platform?
What is a primary objective of companies using product platforms?
What is a primary objective of companies using product platforms?
What core capability should companies evaluate within their networks?
What core capability should companies evaluate within their networks?
During product planning, what is essential for managing a portfolio of projects?
During product planning, what is essential for managing a portfolio of projects?
Which statement best describes a product platform?
Which statement best describes a product platform?
What is a significant outcome of evaluating core capabilities within a network?
What is a significant outcome of evaluating core capabilities within a network?
What is a primary benefit of using product platforms in development?
What is a primary benefit of using product platforms in development?
What should companies primarily consider when forming a network for product development?
What should companies primarily consider when forming a network for product development?
Which factor is likely to lead to changes in a product platform?
Which factor is likely to lead to changes in a product platform?
What characteristic is essential for effective network leadership?
What characteristic is essential for effective network leadership?
Which of the following questions is relevant during the product planning process?
Which of the following questions is relevant during the product planning process?
What primarily drives the need for coordination in modern networks?
What primarily drives the need for coordination in modern networks?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence product platforms?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence product platforms?
What is a focus of a reactive strategy in product planning?
What is a focus of a reactive strategy in product planning?
Which of the following is NOT a source of product development opportunities?
Which of the following is NOT a source of product development opportunities?
What is an augmented product primarily characterized by?
What is an augmented product primarily characterized by?
Which of the following types of product development opportunities focuses on adding features to existing products?
Which of the following types of product development opportunities focuses on adding features to existing products?
What dimensions does the share-growth matrix use to analyze product positions?
What dimensions does the share-growth matrix use to analyze product positions?
Which factor is least likely to influence product strategies in a competitive environment?
Which factor is least likely to influence product strategies in a competitive environment?
At which level of differentiation do products provide the basic components needed to function in the market?
At which level of differentiation do products provide the basic components needed to function in the market?
Which statement best describes the expected product level of differentiation?
Which statement best describes the expected product level of differentiation?
What aspect does product positioning primarily involve?
What aspect does product positioning primarily involve?
Why do consumers continue to purchase premium brands even if they cannot identify differences?
Why do consumers continue to purchase premium brands even if they cannot identify differences?
Which of the following best describes a branding strategy that involves selling a product without any brand name?
Which of the following best describes a branding strategy that involves selling a product without any brand name?
Which factor is crucial in how customers differentiate between products?
Which factor is crucial in how customers differentiate between products?
What could be a possible outcome of a brand strategy relying solely on fundamental attributes?
What could be a possible outcome of a brand strategy relying solely on fundamental attributes?
Which statement about product performance criteria is correct?
Which statement about product performance criteria is correct?
What role does developing a unique brand name play in brand strategy?
What role does developing a unique brand name play in brand strategy?
What does substantial research indicate about consumers and brand recognition?
What does substantial research indicate about consumers and brand recognition?
What type of project focuses solely on adding or modifying features of existing products?
What type of project focuses solely on adding or modifying features of existing products?
Which model for new product development is characterized by a dedicated project team from various functions?
Which model for new product development is characterized by a dedicated project team from various functions?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit gained through using product platforms?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit gained through using product platforms?
The new product strategy of a firm is linked to which of the following?
The new product strategy of a firm is linked to which of the following?
What classification does the model known as the 'over-the-wall' model belong to?
What classification does the model known as the 'over-the-wall' model belong to?
Flashcards
Product Platform
Product Platform
A product family linked to the product development strategy. It's a collection of products sharing common components and production processes.
Network Relationships
Network Relationships
The connections between a company and its customers, suppliers, distributors, and other related firms.
Network Leadership
Network Leadership
The ability to select the right partners and keep them focused on shared goals within a product network.
Product Development Projects
Product Development Projects
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Product Portfolio Mix
Product Portfolio Mix
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Project Timing/Sequencing
Project Timing/Sequencing
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Network Competition
Network Competition
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Core Capabilities
Core Capabilities
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Product Planning Sources
Product Planning Sources
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New Product Types
New Product Types
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Reactive Competitive Strategy
Reactive Competitive Strategy
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Product Portfolio Approach
Product Portfolio Approach
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External Environmental Factors
External Environmental Factors
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Product Differentiation Levels
Product Differentiation Levels
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Core Product
Core Product
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Expected Product
Expected Product
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Product Positioning
Product Positioning
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Product Performance Criteria
Product Performance Criteria
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Brand Recognition
Brand Recognition
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Brand Premium
Brand Premium
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Brand Strategy
Brand Strategy
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Commodity Product
Commodity Product
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Unique Brand Name
Unique Brand Name
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Private Label
Private Label
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Product Platform Benefits
Product Platform Benefits
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Product Planning
Product Planning
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Partner Selection
Partner Selection
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Product Development Strategy
Product Development Strategy
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Types of Product Development
Types of Product Development
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Reactive Strategy
Reactive Strategy
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External Environment Impact
External Environment Impact
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What are core capabilities?
What are core capabilities?
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What are some benefits of using product platforms?
What are some benefits of using product platforms?
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Why is product planning important?
Why is product planning important?
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What are the key aspects of a product development strategy?
What are the key aspects of a product development strategy?
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Product differentiation
Product differentiation
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Benefits of Product Platforms
Benefits of Product Platforms
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What are key factors influencing product platform changes?
What are key factors influencing product platform changes?
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How does a company benefit from network relationships?
How does a company benefit from network relationships?
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Cross-functional Teams
Cross-functional Teams
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New Product Strategy
New Product Strategy
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Product Launch Tasks
Product Launch Tasks
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Incremental Improvement Products
Incremental Improvement Products
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Study Notes
Innovation Management and New Product Development
- Chapter 13 focuses on product and brand strategy.
- Learning objectives include explaining how product strategies affect firm performance.
- Recognizing that new products serve various strategic purposes is crucial.
- Understanding platform concepts in new product development is important.
- Assessing brand strategy's role in product development and success is essential.
- Differentiating and positioning products for market success is key.
- Recognizing the role of marketing research in new product development is vital.
Capabilities, Networks, and Platforms
- Companies need to evaluate their core capabilities by assessing the relationship network within and around the firm.
- These relationships involve customers, suppliers, distributors, and other related firms.
- Nowadays, networks compete, so coordinated activities across the network are essential.
- Choosing appropriate partners and keeping them focused are critical for network leadership.
Product Platforms
- Product platforms refer to product families and should be linked to product development strategy.
- Product platforms can change due to manufacturing technology changes, customer needs, and competitor actions.
- Companies differentiate visible components while sharing production processes across models using platform concept.
- Benefits of product platforms include reduced production costs, shared components, faster R&D, simplified systems, and easier product updates.
Product Planning
- Key questions in product planning include:
- What product development projects should be undertaken?
- What is the mix of projects (new products, improvements)?
- What is the timing and sequence of projects?
- Product development opportunities can come from marketing, R&D, customers, and competitor analysis.
- Product development opportunities are categorized as new platforms, incremental improvements, fundamentally new products (discontinuous), or derivatives of existing platforms.
Product Strategy (Competitive Strategy)
- Competitive strategy influences new product planning, potentially on a short or long-term basis.
- A reactive product strategy involves filling out existing product lines, e.g., with different sizes or features, to avoid competitors exploiting market gaps.
Product Portfolios
- Product portfolio analysis uses market share and market growth as dimensions to plot positions.
The Competitive Environment
- External factors affecting product development include changing technologies, industry structures, regulations, and customer needs.
Differentiation and Positioning
- Levitt (1986) describes four levels of product differentiation:
- The core product: essential features for competition.
- The expected product: expected features.
- The augmented product: features, services, and benefits exceeding expectations.
- The potential product: anticipated future beneficial features.
Product Positioning
- Product positioning reflects customer perceptions of a product's market place relative to competitors.
- Understanding how customers differentiate between products and the factors influencing their choices is important.
Product Performance Criteria
- Product performance factors include factors like operation, reliability, price, delivery, sophistication, service, durability, usability, safety, maintenance, parts availability, appearance, flexibility, advertising, operator comfort, design, and environmental impact.
Managing Brands
- Research suggests consumers often struggle to identify brands based on fundamental attributes alone.
- This leads to questions about why consumers pay premiums for brands they presumably cannot differentiate.
Brand Strategy
- Brand strategy options:
- No brand name (commodity).
- Unique brand name.
- Licensing/outsourcing branding.
- Company-branding of components.
Brand Extensions
- Brand extension uses an existing brand name for new products in the same or related product fields.
Withdrawing Products
- Reasons for product withdrawal: poor sales, future trends, or cost-benefit analysis.
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