Which of the options below should NOT be considered when compiling the profile of the industrial market?
A.
Profile each segment based on its characteristics
B.
Identify the major industrial market segments
C.
Design product and service specifications according to specific needs
D.
Assess where each potential target market is currently standing
C. Design product and service specifications according to specific needs
This option should not be considered when compiling the profile of the industrial market because designing product and service specifications should come after identifying the characteristics and needs of each segment, not before. It is important to first understand the market segments and their specific needs before determining how to develop products and services to meet those needs.