Michael began working with the invention platform Quirky to develop an overflow sensor that alerts your mobile device if it detects unwanted standing water in basements, vacation homes, or other unmonitored areas. After he cycled through a few different paper iterations of the product, he and the team created a working prototype. What stage of the product development process is Michael’s new product in?

Indicate whether each of the following companies is primarily a service, merchandise, or manufacturing business. if you are unfamiliar with the company, use the internet to locate the company's home page or use the finance web site of yahoo. 1. alcoa inc. 2. boeing 3. caterpillar 4. citigroup inc. 5. cvs 6. dow chemical company 7. ebay inc. 8. fedex 9. ford motor company 10. gap inc. 11. h& r block 12. hilton hospitality, inc. 13. procter & gamble 14. suntrust 15. walmart stores, inc.