The Product Life Cycle (PLC) is based upon the biological life cycle. For example, a seed is planted (introduction); it begins to sprout (growth); it shoots out leaves and puts down roots as it becomes an adult (maturity); after a long period as an adult the plant begins to shrink and die out (decline).
- Each product may have a different life cycle
- PLC determines revenue earned
- Contributes to strategic marketing planning
- May help the firm to identify when a product needs support, redesign, reinvigorating, withdrawal, etc.
- May help in new product development planning
- May help in forecasting and managing cash flow
1. Analysis
2. Design
3. Development
4. Testing
5. Implementation
6. Maintenance
7. End-of-life (EOL)
2. Design
3. Development
4. Testing
5. Implementation
6. Maintenance
7. End-of-life (EOL)
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