Bridging the Semantic Divide: A common framework for defining ‘product’ and ‘service’

Product managers often define a ‘product’ as something that delivers value to the user. Similarly, service designers often describe a ‘service’ as something that provides value to the user. This framing works well when discussing products or services in isolation, but it introduces ambiguity when both co-exist in an organisation.

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Touchpoint
Published
2025-04-07
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30819/touchpoint.16-1.11
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Semantic Web and Ontologies
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Bridging the Semantic Divide: A common framework for defining ‘product’ and ‘service’

Amy Lynch, Satish Achanta, Jonathan Rez
Touchpoint
Semantic Web and Ontologies
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Bridging the Semantic Divide: A common framework for defining ‘product’ and ‘service’

Amy Lynch, Satish Achanta, Jonathan Rez
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Abstract

Product managers often define a ‘product’ as something that delivers value to the user. Similarly, service designers often describe a ‘service’ as something that provides value to the user. This framing works well when discussing products or services in isolation, but it introduces ambiguity when both co-exist in an organisation.

TouchpointVol. 16(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 97%
Semantic Web and Ontologies
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