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FIGURE 4-7<br />

An Example Value Chain for a<br />

Typical Manufacturing Firm<br />

Supplier Costs<br />

Raw materials<br />

Fuel<br />

Energy<br />

Transportation<br />

Truck drivers<br />

Truck maintenance<br />

Component parts<br />

Inspection<br />

Storing<br />

Warehouse<br />

Production Costs<br />

Inventory system<br />

Receiving<br />

Plant layout<br />

Maintenance<br />

Plant location<br />

Computer<br />

R&D<br />

Cost accounting<br />

Distribution Costs<br />

Loading<br />

Shipping<br />

Budgeting<br />

Personnel<br />

Internet<br />

Trucking<br />

Railroads<br />

Fuel<br />

Maintenance<br />

Sales and Marketing Costs<br />

Salespersons<br />

Web site<br />

Internet<br />

Publicity<br />

Promotion<br />

Advertising<br />

Transportation<br />

Food and lodging<br />

Customer Service Costs<br />

Postage<br />

Phone<br />

Internet<br />

Warranty<br />

Management Costs<br />

Human resources<br />

Administration<br />

Employee benefits<br />

Labor relations<br />

Managers<br />

Employees<br />

Finance and legal<br />

CHAPTER 4 • THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 121

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