InstructionsConstruct: Product Life Cycle PresentationEvaluation Title: Product Life Cycle Presentation

Assume the role of a manager of at a DVD manufacturing plant which creates DVDs to sell to distributors.The company has been in business for approximately 20 years when DVDs and DVD players were introduced to the public.Recently, this industry has undergone many technological advances, especially with the advent of new options for consumers such as Blu Ray discs and the rising popularity of streaming video services such as Hulu and Netflix.It is apparent that Blu Ray discs, which the business does not manufacture, are taking over the shelf space previously occupied by DVDs.

• What is an informational presentation for the business owner.covering the following information:
• Describe the four stages of the product lifecycle.
• Identify the stage of life the product (DVDs) are currently in, providing a rationale for this information.
• Project the direction of the industry for the next 5 years, citing research as applicable.
• Identify two suggestions for next steps in production with the rationale for each suggestion (i.e. continue with DVD production, stop production, move to streaming services, etc.).