Value chain service provider
These specialise on a specific function for
the value chain, such as electronic payments
or logistics, with the intention to
make that into their distinct competitive
advantage. Banks for example have been
positioning themselves as such since long,
but may find new opportunities using networks.
New approaches are also emerging
in production/stock management where
the specialised expertise needed to analyse
and fine-tune production is offered
by new intermediaries. A fee- or percentage
based scheme is the basis for revenues.
Examples of value chain service providers
are the FedEx or UPS (www.ups.com )
Web-based package shipping support.