Explain the Concept of a Value Chain and Why the Concept

question 6

Essay

Explain the concept of a value chain and why the concept is important to SCM.

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Definitions:

Revenue Inelastic

A situation where the revenue from a product does not significantly change with fluctuations in its price, indicating a low sensitivity to price changes.

Total Revenues

Total Revenues are the overall income generated by a company from selling goods or services before deducting any costs.

Unit Elastic

Unit elastic describes a situation in which the percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in price, resulting in no overall revenue change for the supplier.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a product or service changes with a change in the consumer's income.