This PPT slide, part of the 109-slide Market Entry Strategy Toolkit PowerPoint presentation, outlines the structure of an industry value chain, emphasizing how its extent is influenced by its intended purpose. It is divided into 3 main sections: the system or industry value chain, the firm value chain, and the major activity value chain.
The top section illustrates the overall flow from inputs supplied by vendors to the final consumption by end-users. This highlights the critical stages of conversion, distribution, and consumption, which are essential for understanding how products move from suppliers to consumers.
The middle section, labeled as the firm value chain, breaks down the internal processes of a firm, showcasing key functions such as technology and R&D, purchasing, manufacturing operations, marketing, sales, and service. This part emphasizes the importance of each function in contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the firm’s operations.
The bottom section delves into the major activities involved in the value chain, detailing specific processes like material preparation, conversion, final assembly, quality assurance, and packaging. This granular view provides insights into the operational aspects that can impact product quality and delivery timelines.
On the right side, there are notes indicating potential applications of this framework, such as sample use cases, supplier identification, and cost analysis. These points suggest practical ways to leverage the value chain structure for strategic decision-making.
Overall, the slide serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding how various components of the value chain interact and the implications for operational strategy. It is particularly relevant for executives looking to enhance their firm's efficiency and market positioning.
This slide is part of the Market Entry Strategy Toolkit PowerPoint presentation.
This toolkit is created by trained McKinsey, BCG, and Porsche Consulting consultants and is the same used by MBB, Big 4, and Fortune 100 companies when performing Market Entry Initiatives.
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