Product/Service Management Objectives 4.03 and 4.04
Product management Means… –Obtaining –Developing –Maintaining –Improving …products in response to market opportunities. Helps businesses stay competitive.
Product Vs Service Product is tangible. Service is intangible. Pure Service does not include tangible product.
Test Marketing Introduce a product in limited areas for limited time.
Determining Product Mix Unique image Size of target market Maintain consistency – not too many different products
Expanding the Product Mix Expand by buying another company. Focus on few products rather than a wide selection. Appeal to more markets with wide variety of options. Line Extension = related items Brand extension = Ex: Coke adding caffeine-free diet Coke