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Product Development & Production

Product development focuses on creating and refining a product from its initial concept to market launch. Product development involves stages like ideation, prototyping, and testing. Production involves manufacturing, quality control, and distribution and focuses on mass-producing the final product to meet customer demand.

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Product Development Stage

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  • Idea Generation (Ideation) - This is the creative stage where new product ideas are brainstormed based on customer needs, market trends, competitor analysis, or technological advancements.
  • Concept Development and Design - Selected ideas are developed into detailed product concepts. These are tested with target customers to gather feedback on appeal, usability, and purchase intent.
  • Business Analysis - The financial viability of the product is assessed, including cost estimates, pricing strategies, sales forecasts, and profit projections.
  • Prototype Development - The concept is turned into a working prototype. This stage involves refining the design, selecting materials, and ensuring the product meets technical and quality standards.
  • Test the market (limited release) - The product is introduced in a limited market to evaluate customer response, marketing effectiveness, and operational readiness before a full launch.
  • Commercialization (Full Launch) - The product is released to the broader market with full‑scale production, marketing, and distribution efforts.

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    Production Stage

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    • Planning and sourcing - Select manufacturing methods, align suppliers, and secure materials.
    • Setup and validation - Configure equipment, train staff, and validation processes.
    • Manufacturing and control - Produce at scale with in-process checks to ensure quality.
    • Quality and packaging - Inspect finished goods, apply packaging and labels.
    • Distribution - Ship products and manage inventory to meet demand.

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