The term 'product-centered' combines 'product,' from Latin 'productum,' meaning 'something produced,' and 'centered,' from Old French 'centrer,' meaning 'to place at the center.'

'Product' evolved from the Latin 'productum' through Old French 'produit,' while 'centered' came from Old French 'centrer.'

Initially, 'product-centered' referred to a focus on the physical product, but it now encompasses a broader business strategy emphasizing product features over customer needs.