Firm Value Chain, Industry Value Chain, and Business Intelligence (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

This presentation discusses the concepts of firm value chain and industry value chain—and how the framework lends itself to generating business intelligence. It also uncovers the type of strategies that can be adopted in response. The broad coverage is as follows:

1. Value Chain – Meaning
2. What is value added?
3. Value Chain & Value Added – Key Implications
4. Firm value chain
5. Determinants of firm margin
6. Firm efficiency dynamics
7. Industry value chain
8. Industry value chain – illustration
9. Business intelligence
10. Value chain model – Pros & Cons

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This comprehensive presentation delves into the intricacies of value chains, both at the firm and industry levels, and their critical role in enhancing business intelligence. The PPT meticulously outlines the entire spectrum of activities involved in bringing a product or service from conception to final disposal, emphasizing the importance of value addition at each stage. By leveraging tools, machinery, manpower, and raw materials, firms can significantly enhance the value of preliminary products, thereby optimizing their value chain.

The presentation also provides a detailed analysis of Porter's Generic Model, illustrating how various primary and support activities contribute to a firm's margin. It highlights key examples of inbound logistics, marketing and sales, procurement, and firm infrastructure, offering actionable insights into how these activities can be managed more efficiently. The document underscores the importance of understanding the determinants of firm margin, including the nature of customer needs, communication effectiveness, and the firm's ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

In addition to firm-level analysis, the presentation extends its scope to the industry value chain, providing a holistic view of how different value chains interact within an industry. It includes detailed illustrations and examples, particularly focusing on the automotive sector, to elucidate the flow of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products through various tiers of suppliers and manufacturers. The document also touches upon the significance of business intelligence, competitor analysis, and market intelligence in formulating strategies that align with a firm's core competencies and market dynamics.