Industrial Life Cycle: Presented by Subin P S

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INDUSTRIAL LIFE

CYCLE
Presented by Subin P S

INDUSTRY LIFE CYCLE


It is not just a phenomenon of the life
sciences.
Just as a person is born, grows, matures
and evaluating experiences decline and
ultimately death, so as to do industries and
product lines.
Every industry will experience these stages
differently
A firm strategic plan is greatly influenced
by the stage in the life cycle

Stages of industry life cycle

Introduction
Growth
Maturity
Decline

Industrial life cycle chart

Introduction
In the introduction stage of the life cycle, an
industry is in its infancy
A new unique product offering has been
developed and patented
The firm may be alone in the industry
It may be a small entrepreneurial company or a
proven company which used research and
development funds and expertise to develop
something new
New product is often referred to as question
marks .

Growth
Needs significant amount of capital
Goal of marketing efforts at this stage is to
differentiate a firms offerings from other
competitors
Continued investment in property
Product standardization at this stage
Research and development funds will be
needed to make changes to the product or
service

Marketing often refers to products at


the growth stage as stars
High growth rate of market share
During growth stage the life cycle
curve is very steep industry fast
growth

Maturity
The industry life cycle curve becomes noticeably
flatter indicating slowing growth
The growth rate has slowed from the growth stage
Some competition from late entrants will be
apparent and these new entrants will try to steal
market share from existing products
Strong marketing efforts is needed
Differentiate a firms offerings
Low cost/ low price strategy
A firm at this stage may have excess cash to pay
dividends to shareholders

Decline
Declines are almost inevitable in
industry
Industry to become obsolete
Sales are decreasing at an
accelerating rate
Shake-out in the industry as
competitors
Some firms will remain to complete
in the smaller market
Grow through acquisition and or

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