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Product Lifecycle Model: Managing Products from Launch to Decline

Describe the natural path most products follow.
Product Lifecycle Model
Product Lifecycle Model

Quick Introduction of PLM

The Product Lifecycle Model is a classic framework used in marketing and business to understand how products perform over time.

It was popularized in the 1960s by Raymond Vernon in international trade area initially, then the lifecycle concept was widely adopted in product and brand management because it helps companies make better decisions at each stage of a product’s life.

Overall speaking, the Product Lifecycle Model (PLM) breaks down the natural path most products follow—from launch to growth, maturity, and finally decline.

It provides clear guidance for product, marketing strategies, and financial expectations in each stage. And we will cover these points in this article.

PLM & Marketing Strategy In Each Stage

The Product Lifecycle Model is divided into four stages. Each stage has unique features, goals, and marketing strategies.

Product lifecycle model 4 stages

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