Industrial Life Cycle: Presented by Subin P S
Industrial Life Cycle: Presented by Subin P S
Industrial Life Cycle: Presented by Subin P S
CYCLE
Presented by Subin P S
Introduction
Growth
Maturity
Decline
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
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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