Building Effective Value Chains: Value and its Management

Value chains are not exactly new, they are a fairly common buzzword in the executive suite nowadays, yet many don’t understand the real meaning and benefit of them. This book provides an easy-to-understand, actionable and focussed look at what a value chain is and how it can be implemented throughout a company at all stages to work for its common good.The author sets out to challenge existing thinking, if required, and show how a value chain can help a business and individual departments or functions within it. Stating that the value chain is the early stage of a journey, the reader is encouraged to see how it should be an integral part of all operations. Backed up with a host of case studies drawing from the public and private sector, the reader can mix theory, opinion and established operational practice together for good measure. What is more, the book seems to be equally capable of being a great companion to “old hands” and “the inexperienced” at the same time. The author clearly knows his onions and how to articulate it – he has been involved in the development of modern value chain management for a few decades!It was an enjoyable read that really draws you in. Each chapter is short too, albeit packing a powerful punch in relatively few pages. Even the most harassed, time-short executive has no excuse for not consulting this book and seeking, in time, to implement its wisdom as relevant. Definitely a book worthy of consideration… before your business rivals discover it!