product management & development
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PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
Henric AnderssonHead of Product Management &Development
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Starting point: Leading global markets positions
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Chainsaws
Other handheld petrol-powered products Garden tractors Lawn mowers
Consumer watering products (Europe)
Robotic Mowers
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Consistently outperforms competition
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Drwal Poland 2012
Norsk Landbruk Norway 2012
Landwirt Germany 2012 Forestry Journal UK 2012
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Small Robotic
Robotic Next Gen
36V Battery handheld (7 products)
Articulated Pro RiderConsumer Rider
Crossmower 30”
Fast Tractor
Technical Extreme
#1 Power blower
Pumps w/ protection
Leading performance pro top handle saw
Leading performance 50/60cc pro saws
Leading performance pro trimmers
AWD Walk
Hose boxes
Strong record of innovation
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2010 2012
Example product innovation during 2010-2012 and 2013 outlook
2013
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Continuous strive for perfection
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Reduced emissions and
fuel consumption
Unmatched performance in
its class
Reduced complexity
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Increasing customer value
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AWD –increasing
customer value by addressing a
need
Differentiate in a mature segment
Increase profitability
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Changing the market
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Pioneer - From mowing to an
automated service
Staying ahead -Perfecting
the concept
Prepare for the future
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Leverage clear leadership position
Our strategic priorities
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Our strategic pillars• Strong global brands• Efficient global
distribution network• Competitive product
offering• Flexible supply chain
Secure the foundation
• Safeguard high quality and reliability
• Reduce product cost and product range complexity
• Optimise footprint and increase flexibility
• Drive channel management in US and EU F&G
• Continue product cost and complexity reduction
• Secure strong technology and product platforms in priority segments (incl. M&A)
• Accelerate emerging markets growth
• Grow online channel
2013
Act for long-term success
2014 – 2015
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Ambition to reduce platforms by 20%
Positive effects on product cost, working capital, flexibility and quality
Reduce product complexity
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Detailed activities to drive savings
• Modular systems
• Standardisedinterfaces
• Optimisedmodules to customer (market), function (performance/ innovation) or operations (cost)
Modularisation
• Common parts within and across platforms
• Common R&D solutions throughout the company
• Common specification and production processes
Standardisation
• SKU reduction
• Platform consolidation
• Selective exits of non-core segments
Range management
Time
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Reduce product cost
Direct material costreduction
Conversion cost reduction
Logistics costreduction
Opportunity to reduceproduct cost
Valueengineering
Featuring
Specification and material
Design for cost
Complexityreduction
Range management
Standardisation
Modularisation
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Leverage clear leadership position
Our strategic priorities
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Our strategic pillars• Strong global brands• Efficient global
distribution network• Competitive product
offering• Flexible supply chain
Secure the foundation
• Safeguard high quality and reliability
• Reduce product cost and product range complexity
• Optimise footprint and increase flexibility
• Drive channel management in US and EU F&G
• Continue product cost and complexity reduction
• Secure strong tech-nology and product platforms in priority segments (incl. M&A)
• Accelerate emerging markets growth
• Grow online channel
2013
Act for long-term success
2014 – 2015
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Trends influencing product strategy
• Demographics and consumer trends– Aging population– Changing buying behaviors– Garden size is becoming smaller
• Channels and product segments– Commercial Lawn & Garden
growing– Increasing retail competition
• Growing emerging markets
• New technologies, e.g., battery & robotic
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Continued focus on core products
Increase activity and investment in selected products
Long-term investments in core technologies
Targeted technology & product investmentsInvestments tied to refined product strategy
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Foundation for future growthBattery small but growing
Key to offer ”one batterysystem” for all applications
Clear market leader in robotic mowers, the fastest growing segment
Ease of use, noise and environmental awareness keygrowth drivers
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Positioned for double digit growthAssortment tailored for emerging markets
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Adapt complimentary range of wheeled products
Adapt handheld range & design to unique applications
Local production of proven hand-held pro platforms
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Product differentiation
between brands and channels
Primary DevelopmentTime-to-market Industrial design
is key
Enablers for innovation leadership
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SummaryPM & D
Refined product strategy and
reduced product cost & complexity
Continued high rate of innovative
product development
Global market leadership
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