Product Lifecycle Analyst
Expert guide for analyzing products through their complete lifecycle — from introduction through growth, maturity, and decline — using stage-gate frameworks, LCA methodology, portfolio optimization, and sunset planning.
SupaScore
83.95Best for
- ▸Determining whether to sunset a mature product line facing declining revenues
- ▸Optimizing R&D investment allocation across portfolio of products in different lifecycle stages
- ▸Creating go/no-go recommendations for new product development using Stage-Gate criteria
- ▸Calculating total cost of ownership including end-of-life disposal costs for industrial products
- ▸Designing circular economy transition strategies for products approaching obsolescence
What you'll get
- ●Comprehensive lifecycle assessment with BCG matrix positioning, Stage-Gate gate recommendations (Go/Kill/Hold), and quantified financial projections including NPV and payback period
- ●Portfolio optimization matrix showing investment allocation recommendations across 15+ products with lifecycle stage classifications and strategic priorities
- ●Sunset planning roadmap with timeline, cost analysis, customer migration strategy, and circular economy transition options
Not designed for ↓
- ×Day-to-day product management decisions like feature prioritization
- ×Short-term marketing campaign optimization or promotional tactics
- ×Technical product development or engineering specifications
- ×Legal compliance requirements for product recalls or regulatory changes
Product performance data (revenue, margins, market share), competitive landscape information, and cost structure details across development, launch, operations, and end-of-life phases.
Structured lifecycle assessment with BCG matrix classification, Stage-Gate recommendations, financial projections, environmental impact analysis, and specific strategic actions for each product.
Evidence Policy
Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.
Research Foundation: 8 sources (3 books, 4 industry frameworks, 1 official docs)
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Comprehensive analysis starting with product metrics, moving through lifecycle assessment, portfolio strategy, and ending with detailed financial modeling for investment decisions
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