Strategy

Value Chain

Plain English

All the steps involved in delivering value to users.

Definition

A value chain is the full set of activities and involved in creating, delivering, and supporting a product or .

In practice

Used to analyse how value is created at each stage, from production to and support.

The reality

Weak links in the chain often sit outside digital - in operations, logistics, or support.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is a value chain?

A value chain is the set of activities involved in creating and delivering a product or .

Why is the value chain important?

It helps identify where value is created and where inefficiencies exist.

What are stages of a value chain?

Production, , marketing, and support.

How do you improve a value chain?

By identifying bottlenecks and optimising .

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