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Figure 4.1: Stages for mapping value chain
Mapping for
core steps in
value chain
Mapping for
number of actors
Mapping for
volume of products
Mapping for
number of jobs
Mapping for
geographical flows
Mapping for
values at different levels
of value chain
4.3 Mapping Core Steps in the Value Chain
Typically, the first step is to identify the different core steps in the value chain in the context of
marketing of SRF products. The definitions of the SRF actors and their functions/roles in the
value chain are presented in Annex B. The actors include, among others, Collector, Faria/Bepari,
Choto Mahajan, Boro Mahajan, Aratdar, Wholesaler and Retailer.
Once the chains, actors and specific activities in the value chain are mapped, one has to map the
flows of products through the value chain. This involves identifying the products at each
marketing stage from collection through to final destinations. Mapping these flows creates a
clear picture of what forms of chains are handled at each stage of the value chain. Nevertheless,
the present study entailing marketing chains deals with nearly the same product without any
significant processing or transformation.
Once the main marketing chains are mapped, it is possible to move on to the actors – the people
who are involved in the value chain. In other words, who the actors that are involved in the chains
and what they actually do and what are their roles in the value chains (See also Annex C).
The actors involved in the value chains for the above major sectors/products have been
identified, the detail of which are presented in Annex C (simplified chain of actors) and relevant
flow charts). The marketing chains for the SRF products are complex, multi-dimensional with
innumerable combinations. While it is not feasible for this brief study to contemplate all the
chains, the basic, common and dominant chains for the selected SRF items are identified for
subsequent investigations, which are as follows:
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