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BUILDING THE MATRIX


               It is clear therefore that the BCG matrix is, to a significant extent, based on
               the relationship between the PLC and the Experience Curve.


               FIGURE 6



                           PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE






                      Sales and profits

                                                            Maturity
                                            Growth
                               Introduction                                  Decline


                                                                         Sales









                                                                             Profit





                                                  Time
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