Market Evolution and Strategic Responses Overview PPT
This PPT slide, part of the 33-slide Analyzing the Competitive Landscape PowerPoint presentation, outlines a model that describes how markets and strategies evolve through distinct stages: Introduction, Growth, Maturity, and Decline. Each stage is characterized by specific market dynamics and strategic responses.
In the Introduction stage, sales growth is slow, and market awareness is minimal. Companies focus on educating consumers and encouraging trial usage. Typical strategies involve heavy investment in advertising and promotions to stimulate demand for new products, alongside monitoring competitors to anticipate their moves.
As the market transitions to the Growth stage, there’s a significant increase in sales volume and profitability. However, competitive pressures lead to decreasing prices. Strategies shift towards building customer loyalty and repeat purchases, along with investing in process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Companies also proactively invest in capacity to maintain advantages and deter new entrants.
The Maturity stage sees a reduction in sales growth and further cost reductions. Excess capacity creates downward pressure on prices, forcing weaker competitors out. Customer preferences stabilize, prompting firms to focus on maintaining market position through advertising and pricing tactics. Defensive strategies may include adjusting marketing mixes to sustain profitability, while innovation efforts aim to meet evolving customer needs.
Finally, in the Decline stage, sales growth declines sharply, and profit margins are minimized. Companies must use strategies to exploit unserved market niches or rejuvenate products by identifying new uses or users. This stage requires a careful balance of innovation and strategic repositioning to remain relevant in a shrinking market.
Understanding these stages helps executives anticipate market shifts and align their strategies accordingly.
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