Value Chain

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Value Chain'

A high-level model of how businesses receive raw materials as input, add value to the raw materials through various processes, and sell finished products to customers.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Value Chain'

Value-chain analysis looks at every step a business goes through, from raw materials to the eventual end-user. The goal is to deliver maximum value for the least possible total cost.

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