What is the role of a gap analysis in product development?

Gap analysis in product development plays a crucial role in identifying the differences between the expected outcomes and the actual results. It helps in determining why sales didn't meet forecasts after a product launch. It can also assist in identifying what processes need to be fixed when productivity is not meeting expectations. Furthermore, it can help a manufacturer ensure the right mix of products is being produced by analyzing sales performance. In essence, gap analysis is a tool for improvement and optimization in product development.

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– after a company launches a new product, a gap analysis might help to determine why sales didn't meet forecasts. Productivity – when a factory's productivity is not meeting expectations, targeted customer needs or the set of business requirements that were laid out, a gap analysis can help determine what process needs to be fixed, the Smartsheet team says. – in case a hospital finds itself running short of supplies on a regular basis, a gap analysis can help to identify the reason for shortages. – performing a gap analysis may help a manufacturer look at the sales performance of the company product catalog to make sure the right mix is being produced and use the results to maximize production. Individual Assessment – a team leader at an accounting firm can have each member perform a gap analysis and use those results not only to find targets to improve each team member's performance but also to draw out the best practices that everyone can adopt, the Smartsheet team says. Product E...

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