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Product Life Cycle

The period of time from the introduction of a product to its decline and stagnation. Different analyses posit different numbers of stages in a product life cycle (usually four to five), but all emphasize that a product has a beginning, with technological innovation; a period of rapid growth; maturity and consolidation; and, finally, decline and possibly death. For example, in the video cassette recording (VCR) industry, the mid-1970s were a period of decentralized technological innovation, with VHS and Betamax formats vying for dominance. Later, video cassettes very quickly became a common household item. In the maturity phase, different companies selling VCRs attempted to corner a greater market share for their own (identical) versions of the product. Finally, VCRs declined and were eventually supplanted by DVD players. A product life cycle can be prolonged by several factors, including opening new markets to the product, finding new uses for the same product, or even attaining government subsidies. The concept of a product life cycle applies most readily to the sale of goods, and it is difficult to gauge how it works in a service economy.

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Equadel opens up new opportunities for drug product Life Cycle Management.

Dispensing solutions: the transition from CFC to HFA metering valves ... by Pharma

Areas such as new product development, product life cycle management, pricing, distribution and promotion will all be explored within the context of initiating and maintaining a green marketing strategy.

Happi Webinar: personal care goes green! by Household & Personal Products Industry

They examine new and traditional strategies across the supplier interface, including spend analysis, market making, supplier relationship management, sourcing strategies, product life cycle management, estimation, procurement of services, risk management, contract management and on-demand supply management.

On-demand supply management; world class strategies, practices, and ... by Reference & Research Book News

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