Is Dyson product or market oriented?

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Is Dyson Product or Market Oriented?

History

In 1979, James Dyson bought a vacuum cleaner. However, various faults developed after some time, and so he resolved to one day create a better product. He did exactly this, and opened the company Dyson in 1992. Since then, he has created some of the most advanced technologies the world has seen.

Product Portfolio

Dryer

The Dyson hand dryer is promoted by the company as reducing one’s carbon footprint, using only clean air to dry your hands and needing only 10 seconds to do so. This first example contains elements of both product and market-oriented products. One can see that it is product oriented because it focuses more on making a product the best it can possibly be, as one finds with all products made with Dyson. However, it is also market oriented: Dyson looked at what consumers wanted to improve in terms of hand dryers, and found that they wanted something more environmentally friendly. Thus, they considered the environment more not just to make the product the best it can be, but also in order to meet consumer’s needs.

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Fan and Heater

The fans and heaters that Dyson produce are also different from their competitors. The fans are bladeless, and the heater contains no visible heating elements, so reduce air buffeting and increase the safety of the product. Instead, they project a stream of smooth air into the room. This product is much more product oriented. One can see that Dyson is focusing more on marketing the product than conducting market research, and have also invested in creating new technology that wasn’t previously in demand.

Vacuum Cleaner

The vacuum cleaner of Dyson is said to contain various advanced technologies. ...

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