"Value nets are digital powerhouses that fuel business results." If you've marveled at how quickly a custom computer can arrive at your door or noticed competitors gaining market share through faster, reliable delivery of tailored products, this book is essential reading. It reveals how enlightened managers are leveraging supply chains as a source of profitable growth, increased market share, and enhanced shareholder value. This work introduces a transformative business design centered on exceptional supply chain performance in the e-commerce landscape, enabling companies to exceed mere cost control. It emphasizes true market differentiation and empowers businesses to provide outstanding service and customized offerings that delight customers. Through compelling case studies from companies like Gateway, Cisco, Cemex, and Zara, the authors illustrate how value nets connect strategic vision with operational execution in procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. They outline five key elements for creating value nets, showcasing real-world examples of companies achieving superior profitability and customer satisfaction. With an appendix to help assess value nets' applicability to your organization, this book equips you with the insights needed to implement this innovative business model. As a leading corporate strategy firm, Mercer Management Consulting emphasizes the importance of customer-focused designs in driving sustaine
