Often, rushing to market causes more delays than a more deliberate, measured approach. Other times, the release is rushed with little apparent impact….until the product gets into the hands of consumers.
Product development cycles are dependent upon many factors and considerations. Perhaps the most significant factor is a clear definition of product specifications…
It will be interesting to see how product pricing and availability will be affected, both in the short term and in the long term. In any case, it does speak to the importance of supply chain management and the need to manage expectations and inventory for events that could not be foreseen…