Few
0
This category includes products with very few variants, such as a basic model that is only available in a single color or configuration.
Open
Moderate
0.75
This category includes products with a moderate number of variants, such as a mid-range model that is available in a variety of colors or configurations.
Open
Many
0.95
This category includes products with a large number of variants, such as a high-end model that is available in a wide range of colors, configurations, and options.
Open
Very many
1
This category includes products with a very large number of variants, such as a product that is available in a virtually limitless number of custom configurations.
Open
Infrequent
0.9
Frequency of new product launches
Companies that launch new products very infrequently, such as once every few years or even less frequently.
Open
Occasional
0.95
Frequency of new product launches
Companies that launch new products occasionally, such as once or twice a year.
Open
Frequent
0.97
Frequency of new product launches
Companies that launch new products frequently, such as several times a year or even more frequently.
Open
Very frequent
1
Frequency of new product launches
Companies that launch new products very frequently, such as several times a month or even more frequently.
Open
Standalone
0
Integration into ecosystem
Products that are standalone and do not integrate with other products or systems.
Open
Limited
0.5
Integration into ecosystem
Products that have a moderate level of integration with other products or systems, such as the ability to seamlessly work together and exchange more advanced data or functionality.
Open
Moderate
0.75
Integration into ecosystem
Products that have a moderate level of integration with other products or systems, such as the ability to seamlessly work together and exchange more advanced data or functionality.
Open
Complete
1
Integration into ecosystem
Products that have complete integration with other products or systems, such as the ability to fully integrate and work together as a cohesive whole.
Open
Independent
0
Interdependence of products
Products that are independent and do not rely on other products to function.
Open
Limited
0.5
Interdependence of products
Products that have limited interdependence with other products, such as the ability to work together in a complementary way but still function independently.
Open
Moderate
0.75
Interdependence of products
Products that have a moderate level of interdependence with other products, such as the ability to work together in a more integrated way but still function independently to some extent.
Open
Complete
1
Interdependence of products
Products that have complete interdependence with other products, such that they cannot function without each other.
Open
Few
0.9
Number of parts within one product
Products with very few parts, such as a simple mechanical pencil with just a barrel, lead, eraser, and cap.
Open
Moderate
0.95
Number of parts within one product
Products with a moderate number of parts, such as a basic cell phone with a case, screen, battery, processor, and various internal components.
Open
Many
0.97
Number of parts within one product
Products with a large number of parts, such as a desktop computer with a motherboard, processor, memory, hard drive, power supply, and various other components.
Open
Very many
1
Number of parts within one product
Products with a very large number of parts, such as a car with hundreds of parts including the engine, transmission, suspension, and various other systems.
Open
Few
0.9
Companies with very few product lines, such as a small business that only offers a handful of related products.
Open
Moderate
0.95
Companies with a moderate number of product lines, such as a mid-sized retailer that offers a range of products within a specific industry or market.
Open
Many
0.97
Companies with a large number of product lines, such as a large multinational corporation that offers a wide range of products across multiple industries.
Open
Very many
1
Companies with a very large number of product lines, such as a conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Open
Few
0.8
Range of product features
Products with very few features, such as a basic flashlight that only has an on/off switch.
Open
Moderate
0.85
Range of product features
Products with a moderate number of features, such as a mid-range smartphone that has a variety of built-in apps and settings.
Open
Many
0.95
Range of product features
Products with a large number of features, such as a high-end smartphone with a wide range of advanced capabilities and customization options.
Open
Very Many
1
Range of product features
Products with a very large number of features, such as a high-end car with a comprehensive suite of advanced technologies and amenities.
Open
Few
Products for which very few spare parts are available, either because the product is designed to be disposable or because it has a limited lifespan.
Open
Moderate
Products for which a moderate number of spare parts are available, either from the manufacturer or from third-party suppliers. These products may have a longer lifespan and may be repairable to some extent.
Open
Many
Products for which a large number of spare parts are available, either from the manufacturer or from third-party suppliers. These products may be designed to be easily repairable and may have a longer lifespan.
Open
Very Many
Products for which a very large number of spare parts are available, either from the manufacturer or from third-party suppliers. These products may be designed to be easily repairable and may have a very long lifespan.
Open
Few
0.75
0.75
Product portfolios with very few SKUs, such as a small business that only offers a handful of related products.
Open
Moderate
0.8
0.8
Product portfolios with a moderate number of SKUs, such as a mid-sized retailer that offers a range of products within a specific industry or market.
Open
Many
0.95
0.95
Product portfolios with a large number of SKUs, such as a large multinational corporation that offers a wide range of products across multiple industries.
Open
Very Many
1
1
Product portfolios with a very large number of SKUs, such as a conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Open
Low
Differentiation in price and sales complexity of SKUs
Product portfolios with low differentiation, where the SKUs have similar prices and there is little difference in the sales complexity of the SKUs.
Open
Moderate
Differentiation in price and sales complexity of SKUs
Product portfolios with moderate differentiation, where the SKUs have some differences in price and sales complexity, but the differences are not significant.
Open
High
Differentiation in price and sales complexity of SKUs
Product portfolios with high differentiation, where the SKUs have significant differences in price and sales complexity.
Open
Very high
Differentiation in price and sales complexity of SKUs
Product portfolios with very high differentiation, where the SKUs have large differences in price and sales complexity and cater to a wide range of customer needs and preferences.
Open
Low
0
Modularization of products
Products with low modularization, where the products are not designed to be easily disassembled or customized.
Open
Moderate
0.25
Modularization of products
Products with moderate modularization, where the products are designed to be partially disassembled or customized, but not to a significant extent.
Open
High
0.75
Modularization of products
Products with high modularization, where the products are designed to be easily disassembled and customized to a significant extent.
Open
Very high
1
Modularization of products
Products with very high modularization, where the products are highly modular and can be easily disassembled and customized in a virtually limitless number of ways.
Open
Pre-sales
0.25
Sales process automation potential
Open
After-sales
0.25
Sales process automation potential
Open
Pre- & after-sales
0.5
Sales process automation potential
Open
End-to-end (transactional)
1
Sales process automation potential
Open
Few
0.1
Degree of portfolio discoverability potential
Open
Some
0.33
Degree of portfolio discoverability potential
Open
Most
0.66
Degree of portfolio discoverability potential
Open
Whole
1
Degree of portfolio discoverability potential
Open
Few
0.1
Degree of portfolio configuration potential
Open
Some
0.33
Degree of portfolio configuration potential
Open
Most
0.66
Degree of portfolio configuration potential
Open
Whole
1
Degree of portfolio configuration potential
Open
Few
0.1
Degree of portfolio set building potential
Open
Some
0.33
Degree of portfolio set building potential
Open
Most
0.66
Degree of portfolio set building potential
Open
Whole
1
Degree of portfolio set building potential
Open