Product Line Decisions
» A product line is a group of products that are closely
related because function in a similar manner, are sold to
the same customer groups, are marketed through the
same types of outlets, or fall within given price ranges.
» The major product line decision involves product line
length – the number of items in the product line.
» A company can lengthen its product line in two ways: by
line stretching or by line filing.
» Product line stretching occurs when a company lengthens
its product line beyond its current range.
» The company can stretch its line downward, upward, or
both ways.
» Line filling is the process of adding more items within the
present range of the line.