Product Idea Creation
I N N O V A T I O N S U P P O R T
Successful product innvations start with identifying good product ideas which effectively address customer needs.
This process should not be confined to brainstorming sessions with existing team members, it should be an ongoing initiative that incorporates a diverse range of key resources within the organization.
YOUR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
What are your customers telling you they're looking for? What do they find frustrating or limiting about your products? How do they use your products most?
YOUR SALES AND SERVICE STAFF
They speak to your customers daily, hearing feedback about your products and the customers' needs. Capture the feedback, product observations and ideas from your team.
YOUR BUSINESS'S EXISTING R&D PROCESS
Identify modifications you could make to existing products, or adaptations for new products, consistent with feedback from your market and customers.
YOUR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS
Note any issues in your products and identify potential ideas for addressing gaps in quality.
YOUR COMPLAINT RECORDS
Identify common weaknesses in your existing product range and look for areas where improvement is most needed.
YOUR COMPETITORS
Try to understand your competition. Review your competitors' product range and consider how the market is responding to them. Do any of their products seem to be meeting needs that yours aren't?
YOUR PARTNERS
Talk to manufacturers, retailers and sales reps to capture their knowledge of your products and thoughts for improving them.
