Distinguish between the product concept and production concept of marketing.
Basis of Difference | Product Concept | Production Concept |
Belief | It was believed that consumers favoured, superior quality products and thereby, profits can be maximised by increasing the quality of the product. | It was believed that consumers favoured readily available and affordable products and thereby profits can be maximised by increasing the volume of production. |
Focus of the business | Focus was on improving the quality of the product, adding new features, etc. | Focus was on enhancing the quantity of production and reducing the average cost of production. |
Methodology | Emphasis on improving the features and quality of product. | Emphasis on improving the production efficiency of the business. |
Difference between Product and Production Concepts are as given below.
Basis | Product concept | Production concept |
Main focus | The focus of the product concept is on quality of the product | The focus here is a quantity of the product |
Means | It is achieved through continuous improvement in the quality | It is achieved through increased production leading to lower costs |
Objective | Profit maximization through quality improvement | Profit maximization through increased production |