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Scientific Organizational Design: Using Value Chain

The value chain framework identifies key capabilities and areas for improvement in an organization. It can be applied to any company to optimize resources and improve performance. As ExO companies emerge, value chain analysis may need to evolve.

Edgar Valdés
Edgar Valdés
9 Mar 2023
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Organizational design is the process of structuring an organization’s people, processes, and systems to achieve its strategic goals. An effective organizational design helps organizations optimize their resources, enhance their efficiency and agility, and improve their overall performance. One of the key frameworks used in organizational design is the value chain, introduced by Michael Porter in 1985. In this article, we will explore how to use the value chain framework to identify the key capabilities of any organization and focusing some thoughts on scientific organizations.

The value chain is a useful tool for analyzing any organization

The value chain framework is a model that identifies the primary and support activities that add value to an organization’s final product or service. The primary activities include inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and after-sales service. The support activities include procurement, human resource management, technology, and firm infrastructure. By analyzing each activity group, organizations can identify the areas that add the most value and prioritize these areas for improvement.

The value chain framework can be applied to service organizations

Contrary to the myth that the value chain is only applicable to manufacturing firms, the framework can be applied to any organization, including service firms. For service organizations, inbound or outbound logistics may not be very important, but other activities such as operations, marketing and sales, and after-sales service are critical. By understanding the unique value-adding activities of service organizations, managers can optimize their resources and improve their performance.

Organizational capabilities vary depending on the individual firm.

The extent to which each activity group adds value varies significantly depending on the individual firm. For example, inbound logistics may not be relevant for a consulting firm, but human resource management is critical. By identifying the key capabilities of their organization, managers can focus their resources on areas that add the most value and differentiate themselves from their competitors.

Applying Value Chain Analysis to Scientific Companies: Identifying Key Capabilities for Competitive Advantage

Value chain analysis can also be applied to scientific companies to identify their key capabilities. In this case, the value chain would consist of activities such as research and development, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and customer service. For scientific companies, research and development would likely be the most important activity group, as this is where the value is created through the development of new products or technologies. Manufacturing would also be a critical activity group, as it involves the production of the scientific company’s products. Distribution and marketing would be important for getting the products to customers and creating demand for them. Customer service would be important for providing support to customers who are using the scientific company’s products. By analyzing each of these activity groups and determining which ones are the most important for the company’s value proposition, the company can focus its resources on those areas to improve its competitive differentiation and enhance its overall success.

Real-world examples of companies using value chain analysis

Value chain analysis is a valuable tool for any company looking to identify its key capabilities and streamline its operations. Here are five real-world examples of companies that use value chain analysis:

· Apple Inc. — Apple uses value chain analysis to optimize its supply chain and improve the efficiency of its production processes. By analyzing each step in its value chain, Apple can identify areas where it can reduce costs and improve quality [1].

· Amazon.com Inc. — Amazon uses value chain analysis to improve the customer experience by streamlining its logistics operations. By analyzing its inbound and outbound logistics activities, Amazon can identify ways to reduce shipping times and improve delivery accuracy [2].

· Ford Motor Company — Ford uses value chain analysis to improve its manufacturing processes and supply chain management. By analyzing each step in the value chain, Ford can identify areas where it can improve efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving the quality of its products [3].

· Coca-Cola Company — Coca-Cola uses value chain analysis to optimize its production processes and improve the quality of its products. By analyzing each step in the value chain, Coca-Cola can identify areas where it can reduce waste and improve the efficiency of its manufacturing operations [4].

· Pfizer Inc. — Pfizer uses value chain analysis to optimize its drug development and manufacturing processes. By analyzing each step in the value chain, Pfizer can identify areas where it can improve efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving the quality of its products [5].

· According to a survey conducted by Deloitte, 86% of manufacturers think smart factory initiatives will be the main driver of competitiveness within five years [6].

· The pharmaceutical company Pfizer annual research and development expenses for 2021 were $10.36B, a 18.96% increase from 2020. [7].

Final thoughts and conclusions

The future of the value chain framework in ExO and scientific companies seems to be promising. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, companies need to stay agile and adapt to the ever-changing market demands. Value chain analysis provides a useful tool for companies to identify their key capabilities and areas for improvement. However, as ExO companies continue to emerge, traditional value chain analysis may not be sufficient in capturing the dynamic and collaborative nature of these organizations. Therefore, there may be a need to develop new value chain frameworks that better reflect the unique characteristics of ExO companies. Additionally, with the growing emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, companies may need to consider incorporating environmental and social factors into their value chain analysis. Overall, the value chain framework will continue to play a vital role in helping companies achieve their strategic goals, but it may need to evolve to keep pace with the changing business landscape.

In conclusion, the value chain framework is a useful tool for organizational design and can be applied to any organization. By identifying the key capabilities of their organization, managers can optimize their resources and improve their performance. The extent to which each activity group adds value varies significantly depending on the individual firm. Therefore, it is important to understand the unique value-adding activities of your organization and focus your resources on areas that add the most value.

References

[1] https://assignmenthelp4me.com/article-total-quality-management-of-apple-inc-459.html

[2] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/customer-service-experience-lessons-from-amazon-kiran-deep-sandhu/?trk=pulse-article_more-articles_related-content-card

[3] https://lawaspect.com/ford-motor-company-supply-chain-management/

[4] https://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainability/product-quality-safety

[5] https://www.pfizer.com/sites/default/files/investors/financial_reports/annual_reports/2019/our-bold-moves/win-the-digital-race-in-pharma/drug-development-the-future-is-now-1/index.html

[6] https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/services/consulting/perspectives/gx-manufacturing-execution-systems-article-series.html

[7] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/PFE/pfizer/research-development-expenses

#organizational design #value chain #primary activities #support activities #service organizations #scientific companies #key capabilities #competitive advantage #real-world examples #Apple #Amazon #Ford #Coca-Cola #Pfizer #ExO companies #sustainability #social responsibility

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