Author Question: Explain the meaning of value chain linkages with the help of an example. What will be an ideal ... (Read 11 times)

CQXA · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Explain the meaning of value chain linkages with the help of an example.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The implementation of SAP does not require existing employees to change or upgrade their skills.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ambernicolefink · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Porter's model of business activities includes linkages, which are interactions across value activities. For example, manufacturing systems use linkages to reduce inventory costs. Such a system uses sales forecasts to plan production; it then uses the production plan to determine raw material needs and then uses the material needs to schedule purchases. The end result is just-in-time inventory, which reduces inventory sizes and costs.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE