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Value Chain Analysis

Locate where activities create differentiation, cost, or dependency.

35–50 min
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A simple view of the method
01 / The right moment

When to use it

A company advantage or operating constraint needs to be localized.

Begin with a concrete company question. Use the framework to organize evidence and challenge your reasoning.

02 / Put it to work

Three questions to explore

  1. 01

    Which primary and supporting activities create customer value?

    Write your interpretation and attach the source or name the evidence gap.

  2. 02

    Where does the company gain cost, quality, speed, or control?

    Write your interpretation and attach the source or name the evidence gap.

  3. 03

    Which dependency or handoff limits the strategic option?

    Write your interpretation and attach the source or name the evidence gap.

03 / The bigger picture

Explore before you apply

This guide is part of the wider library. The current manual workspace supports the four-step company-analysis route.