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On the Term 'Product'

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An imported term.

One that even invades industrial culture and perception.

 

 

A representative consequence of that phenomenon is calling an obvious service a product.
At first it probably felt strange even to the people following the term, but before long it became official.
Many people simply repeat it because that is what the company calls it, because a senior did, because an academy instructor did, because a famous company did, because a successful funded company did, or because a well-known overseas startup did.

A sign is not simply a matter of naming. It is very important.
Most people already working in the industry know that differences between East and West, in language and in the kinds of words used in expression, shape character, culture, attitude, and even ethical standards.

In that sense, products and services are clearly different.
A product is something that can be sold, bought, and stored. That is why distribution, sales, marketing, and branding become relevant.
A service is different.
In economics, goods and services are often spoken in the same breath. They both provide utility and are offered by companies to satisfy customer needs. The success of a business today comes from the combination of high-quality goods and customer-centered service. Goods are physical objects, while services are acts performed for others.

https://ko.gadget-info.com/difference-between-goods


Modified time: August 6, 2022

This English version was translated by Codex.

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Pleasant Charles — UI/UX researcher at AIT. Keeping notes on design, planning, and slow days here since 2010.

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