decline stage

Definition

Fourth and last stage of a product's life cycle, characterized by fast declining sales revenue and fewer customers. Generally caused by (1) obsolescence, (2) changes in customer preferences, (3) global competition, or (4) new regulatory requirements, such as environmental protection laws.


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