5. To satisfy consumers, marketers must LISTEN
TO and constantly ADAPT TO changing market
demands and competitors’ pricing.
6. Because customers’ needs change over time,
they must be CONSTANTLY MONITORED.
7. The text uses several examples:
a. McDonald’s new-product developments in
the fast-food market, a fast–changing mar-
ket.
b. Companies such as 7-Eleven, KFC, Arby’s,
Burger King, and Wendy’s introducing new
fast food.
8. Companies also need to adapt their offerings to
local conditions, both here and abroad.
9. Product development is key in any business.
B. DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
1. The increase in outsourcing has resulted in ef-
forts requiring use of multiple organizations.
2. DISTRIBUTED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT is
handing off various parts of your innovation pro-
cess—often to companies in other countries.
C. DEVELOPING A TOTAL PRODUCT OFFER
1. A TOTAL PRODUCT OFFER consists of every-
thing that consumers evaluate when deciding
whether or not to buy something (also called the
value package).
a. The basic product may be a physical good or
service.