Value chain

About: Value chain is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 7206 publications have been published within this topic receiving 224183 citations.

Innovations in financing of agri-food value chains in China and India: Lessons and policies for inclusive financing

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to synthesize lessons from the agricultural value chain models and their associated financing mechanisms in China and India as to provide policy recommendations on how best to facilitate development of efficient and inclusive value chains. Design/methodology/approach – The paper builds on a review of the existing literature on agricultural value chains and their financing mechanisms, and draws lessons from it for strengthening interface between product and financial markets in order to enable smallholders capture benefits of the value addition. Findings – From the comparative review of value chain financing mechanisms and current policy contexts the authors find dominance of internal financing of value chains (in terms of provision of inputs, technology and services) in both the countries. Value chain finance from commercial banks and other financial institutions is limited and mainly through tripartite agreements among the financing institutions, lead firms and farm...

Electronic commerce and supply chain management: value‐adding service for clothing manufacturers

Abstract: This paper presents a business‐to‐business electronic commerce (B2B EC) model for enabling supply chain management (SCM). The application of this model is substantiated by a case study of a leading clothing manufacturer in Hong Kong. On the technical side, the findings support the notion of harnessing information technologies (the Web, e‐mail, and electronic data interchange) to integrate business processes across the clothing supply chain. That is, information technologies could facilitate SCM, adding more value to customers. On the managerial side, the study highlights that manufacturers can assume a proactive role in leading changes in a supply chain, and that a fair share of gains from co‐operation must exist if collaboration between supply chain members is to be developed. Additionally, it is important for the members to have a thorough understanding of the impact of EC on inter‐firm relation‐ ship as well as the role they play in a supply chain before they engage in the virtual business world.

SRM: Leveraging the Supply Base for Competitive Advantage

Abstract: In today's accelerating world economy, manufacturing companies are faced with the market realities of ever more demanding customers, shrinking product lifecycles and steep price erosion. The drive to continually cut costs and focus on core competencies has driven many to outsource some or all of their production. The recent craze of marketplaces, exchanges and reverse auctions has caused many manufacturers and their suppliers to question the value of once-trusted long-term buyer/seller relationships. In this environment, improving supply chain execution and leveraging the supply base has become more critical than ever in achieving competitive advantage. A new category of supply chain software applications is evolving, called Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), which can dramatically improve supply chain performance and empower a new level of supply base management. This paper explores the value that these ground-breaking SRM solutions deliver, and provides a framework for understanding how these solutions fit into typical manufacturers’ supply chain processes. SRM contributes to competitive advantage through three primary mechanisms: (1) support of improved business processes across the supply chain, (2) a next-generation architecture that can handle multi-enterprise processes, and (3) facilitation of rapid product cycles and new product introduction. Together, these mechanisms can drive competitive advantage through substantial reductions in the true cost of parts and materials, increased flexibility to respond to changes in customer demand, and faster cycle times which can enhance customer satisfaction and increase market share.