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BCG Matrix

BCG Matrix. BCG stands for Boston Consulting Group BCG Matrix was designed in 1970s for product portfolio planning, based on the concept of product life cycle. BCG Matrix helps to identify and assess the priorities for growth in a product portfolio.

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BCG Matrix

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  1. BCG Matrix

  2. BCG stands for Boston Consulting Group • BCG Matrix was designed in 1970s for product portfolio planning, based on the concept of product life cycle. • BCG Matrix helps to identify and assess the priorities for growth in a product portfolio.

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  5. Dogs • Should be dropped or divested when they are not profitable. If profitable, do not invest in them, but make the best of their current value. This may even mean selling the product’s operations and/or brand.

  6. Question Marks • Are products that have high market growth but small market share, and so their growth rate is uncertain. Investments to generate further growth may or may not yield big result in the future. Additional investigation into how and where to invest is advised.

  7. Cash Cows • Are products that are extremely profitable, and no extra effort or investment is needed to maintain the status quo. A product becomes a cash cow when the growth of a product’s market decreases but the company’s market share remains high and stable.

  8. Stars • Are products that enjoy a relatively high market share in a strongly growing market. They profitable and may grow further. It is therefore advisable to invest in these products.

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