Where can I find value chain information for my company?

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Answered By: Dominique Winn

Last Updated: Mar 12, 2018 Views: 10

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1. Value chain, supply chain discussion on Bentley library guide on operations analysis

Use the keywords associated with part of the value chain you need:

a) shipping, receiving, warehousing and inventory management of raw materials. Sample search = [underarmour] AND warehousing.

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b) Value chain associated with marketing and sales, outbound logistics. Sample search = [starbucks] AND "mobile payment"

c) Also try keywords procurement, technological development, human resource management and company infrastructure, which are four support activities underpinning the creation of value. Sample search = [3M] AND procurement.

NOTEWORTHY SITES:

4 A. Understand how value is created with this page by Mind Tools on "Porter's value chain"

4 B. Explore Investopedia value chain page for a detailed breakdown that can answer the Q of what value means in terms of company's operations