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Product Range
Analysis
BRIAN S. INCOGNITO
Instructor
3.1 Product range concept
3.1.1 Definition
3.1.2 Dimensions
3.1.3 Large versus short
product range
3.1.4 Roles on the product
lines
Definition:
A product range refers to variations of a single
product that are made in order to create similar yet
distinctly different products. Each version of the
product is designed to attract a different market
segment with the intention of maximizing sales and
building the customer base.
Understanding the Product Range
A product range (or product line) is a group of products (mobile
phones, laptops, microwaves, etc.) that have these similar
characteristics:
But Coca-Cola products go well beyond beverages these days with a healthy
product mix. They have a whole range of merchandise emblazoned with their
logo in the Coca-Cola online shop. They also give customers the ability to
purchase customized bottles with a person’s name in place of the Coca-Cola
logo.
Johnson & Johnson has one of the largest product
mixes in the world. But the product they are probably
best known for today is baby shampoo. The J&J baby
product line started way back in 1894, but when they
introduced the “no more tears” shampoo in 1953 it was a
clear winner.
Calming Shampoo
In this process, it helps us separate the wheat from the chaff. This
often means that hard choices must be made with regard to “must-
haves” and “nice-to-haves”.