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What is marketing mix?
A set of decisions which need to be made by managers. 4p marketing for goods and 7ps for services.
What are the two types of products?
Tangible and intagible
What are some other types of products?
producer products(for producers) and consumer products(for consumers)
What are types of consumer goods?
FMCGs(fast moving consumer goods), perishables, durables and speciality goods
What are FMCGs?
Products which do not have an expiration date but wear out quickly so conusmers buy them again and again. E.g - toilet paper/toothbrush
What are perishables?
Goods that perish very quick. E.g - food
What are durables?
Products that can last a long time. E.g - electronic devices
What are speciality goods?
Goods with unique characteristics and are distributed through limited distribution channels. E.g - designer clothes
What is product life cycle?
stages a product goes through from launch to decline.
What are the stages of product life cycle?
- R&D(research and development)
- Launch(introduction)
- Growth
- Maturity(saturation)
- Decline
What is R&D?
research and development stage. Protoype - initial version of a product from which later versions are developed.
What is the relation between R&D and investment, profits and cash flow?
It has a high reliance on investment, no profits and cash outflows only.
What is launch?
Stage of the product life cycle when the product becomes available for purchasing.
What is the relation between launch and investment, profits and cash flow?
There is still a high reliance on investment, no profits, negative cash flow but improving
What is growth?
Stage of the product life cycle where sales are growing at a relatively fast rate. Comapanies can use economies of scale and competition intensifies.
What is the relation between growth and investment, profits and cash flow?
Investment still high, but profits and cash flow become low positive
What is maturity?
The stage where the sales reach their peak. Competition stabalises and managers try to target new segments.
What is the relation between maturity and investments, profits and cash flow?
Investment is spread across promotional(remind people) and extension strategies, profits are high and cash flow is positive