# Value Chain Analysis AI Prompt and Guide

Map primary and support activities to find cost, quality, speed and differentiation opportunities.

Canonical page: https://mtfinstitute.com/tools/ai-business-prompts/value-chain-analysis-ai-prompt/
Category: Operations

## Core components
- Inbound logistics
- Operations
- Outbound logistics
- Marketing and sales
- Service
- Support activities

## Prompt template

Map the value chain for [product or service] from [start] to [end]. For each activity, identify customer value, cost and delay drivers, information handoffs, risks and evidence. Highlight constraints and cross-functional dependencies, then propose improvements ranked by impact, feasibility and control requirements.

## Practical uses
- Diagnose operating advantage
- Find automation candidates
- Prepare process improvement

Related learning: https://mtfinstitute.com/programs/operations-management-supply-chain/

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