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Value chain p3

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  • This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • December 6, 2013 at 3:14 pm #151101
    hasanali95
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    In a value chain qs,when we are asked to describe the value chain activities of a company,do we describe the primary activities only or also the support activities?

    Thanks

    December 6, 2013 at 4:59 pm #151130
    Ken Garrett
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    Both

    December 6, 2013 at 6:27 pm #151263
    hasanali95
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    Ok sir thanks
    but there was a 5 mark part a in a qs where the bpp answer has only included the primary activities.

    December 6, 2013 at 9:03 pm #151327
    Ken Garrett
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    Well, you will have to decide which one of us to believe.

    December 8, 2013 at 8:41 am #151598
    hasanali95
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    Sir,when answering such a qs do i integrate the support activities within tge primary activities’ explanation like:
    The inbound logistics of X consists of ordering and receiving goods from the supplier which is made easy by the electronic data interchange in place.
    ?

    Thanks

    December 8, 2013 at 4:26 pm #151652
    Ken Garrett
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    You are talking about linkages and this is an important concept in value chains – how one bit helps another.

    In your example, inbound logistics covers only the receipt of goods; ordering is part of procurement.
    You point about EDI is fine, but you might also want to mention it in firm infrastructure or technology development as well.

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