Product Life Cycle (PLC)
Product Life Cycle (PLC) The Product Life Cycle (PLC) is a framework that describes the stages a product goes through from its introduction to the market to its eventual decline. It consists of four main stages: 1. Introduction Stage Characteristics : High marketing and development costs. Low sales and high risk. Heavy promotional efforts to build awareness. Objective : Establish a market presence and build demand. Strategies : Invest in advertising and promotional campaigns. Focus on educating potential customers. 2. Growth Stage Characteristics : Rapid sales growth and increasing profitability. Market acceptance increases. Competition may begin to emerge. Objective : Maximize market share and brand preference. Strategies : Enhance product features. Expand distribution channels. Focus on competitive pricing and branding. 3. Maturity Stage Characteristics : Sales peak and market saturation is reached. Intense competition leads to price wars. Profit margins may decline. Objectiv...