Lesson 5 Flashcards
What categories can PRODUCT be classified in the consumer market?
- convenience goods (milk, rice…)
- shopping (more durable, appliances, furniture…)
- specialty (cruises, designer clothes)
What categories can PRODUCT be classified for B2B?
- raw materials
- components (been through process like intel processors)
- supplies (cleaning materials, stationary)
- accessories (office equipment, furniture)
- installations (capital goods like machinery)
What is the core product?
Core benefit or service
What is the tangible product?
The packaging, features, styling, quality, brand name, etc
What is the augmented product?
The installation, after sales service, warranty, delivery & credit
What is the product life cycle?
Development ➡️ Introduction ➡️ Growth ➡️ Maturity ➡️ Decline
What are the stages of the NPD (New Product Development) process?
- idea generation
- idea screening
- concept testing
- business analysis
- product development
- test marketing
- launch & commercialisation
What is important when considering Place in the marketing mix?
Distribution channels (agents, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, direct routes)
What affects the consumer decision process?
- personal influences
- psychological
- demographic
- situational
- social factors