{"id":13521,"date":"2020-06-25T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=13521"},"modified":"2020-06-16T17:41:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T00:41:20","slug":"how-manufacturers-grow-profits-with-personalized-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/how-manufacturers-grow-profits-with-personalized-products\/","title":{"rendered":"How Manufacturers Grow Profits With Personalized Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_13522\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13522\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Under_Armour_UA_Architech_shoes-03.jpg\" alt=\"personalized-products\" width=\"930\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Under_Armour_UA_Architech_shoes-03.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Under_Armour_UA_Architech_shoes-03-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Under_Armour_UA_Architech_shoes-03-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Under Armour.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Personalized products \u2014 a growing trend in the manufacturing industry \u2014 give consumers a sense of comfort and can be a benefit for many companies. Often, consumers desire highly specialized products tailored to their exact wants and needs, which translates to increased prices and profits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When given a choice, many consumers might elect to pay more money for a unique product, even when generic alternatives are readily available at lower price points. Research indicates that c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/03\/18\/business\/customization-personalized-products.html\">ompanies have been increasing the number of available customized options for five years<\/a> and have no plans to stop. Instead, these numbers are expected to grow, especially in industries that are largely consumer-driven, like apparel, footwear, and electronics.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Customization: A Value To Your Company <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/businessman-2365538_1920-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"customization-value-your-company\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/businessman-2365538_1920-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/businessman-2365538_1920-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/businessman-2365538_1920-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/businessman-2365538_1920-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/businessman-2365538_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Research supports the notion that the <a href=\"https:\/\/risnews.com\/profiting-personalization-how-companies-are-cashing-demand-customized-products\">number of companies offering customized products is growing<\/a>, and those that offer modern product configurators to support this strategy experience a more significant profit margin. Not only is the product more valuable to them, but the process is more satisfying, which translates to return shoppers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Customization can also be a great way to differentiate a company from its competition, working to create a relationship between you and your customer. When a customer feels as if they can trust a company, they are more likely to spend money on a customized product. This also tells the customer that the brand is more about the customer and less about the product.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is Personalization Right For You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04.08.19_Autodesk1964-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"personalization-survey\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04.08.19_Autodesk1964-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04.08.19_Autodesk1964-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04.08.19_Autodesk1964-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04.08.19_Autodesk1964-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04.08.19_Autodesk1964.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While customization provides value, it might not be the right fit for every business. The key to determining whether or not your business will profit from offering customization is knowing and understanding your base at a deep level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Knowing whether or not your customer base will stand for measures that assist in customization (like filling out surveys), and if they\u2019ll find the payoff worth the extra time is critical. For some products, this is a natural yes, and for others, the payoff might not be worth it for your company.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For other companies, customization may not be possible or make sense financially or practically, and that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Customization is the Right Option<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Technology-Center-Toronto-2905_with_overlay-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"product-customization\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Technology-Center-Toronto-2905_with_overlay-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Technology-Center-Toronto-2905_with_overlay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Technology-Center-Toronto-2905_with_overlay-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Technology-Center-Toronto-2905_with_overlay-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Technology-Center-Toronto-2905_with_overlay.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If allowing consumers to customize a product makes sense to your business, it can be a great way to increase your business and its profits. Designing products that can be customized is easy with tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview\">Fusion 360<\/a>, which lets you make changes at the drop of a hat. By equipping yourself with tools that simplify your process, you offer your customers a product that makes more sense, which is always good for business.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Try Fusion 360 today.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/free-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Downloadfreetrial-3.png\" alt=\"free-trial\" width=\"315\" height=\"46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Downloadfreetrial-3.png 315w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Downloadfreetrial-3-300x44.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personalized products are growing in popularity among many industries, which can lead to increased profits and customer loyalty. 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