The Specialties of the Pharmaceutical Value Chains in Hungary

The length, the composition, the quality and the characteristics of value chains essentially determine the corporate as well as the macroeconomic performance of the economic sectors and industries. Hungary has a strong tradition in the pharmaceutical industry but its dynamising impact seems to be limited on the economy. The aim of this paper is to detect and reveal the specialties of the Hungarian pharmaceutical industry both in space and time by a value chain analysis. Our method is partly quantitative, we use an input-output analysis; and partly qualitative, relying on interviews with the representatives of pharmaceutical companies. We found that the Hungarian pharma value chain is really special, having relatively short backward and forward linkages with mainly indirect value-added contribution as well as high import content of exports. However, our company interviews revealed the fundamental differences between original and generic value chains – i.e. again a pharma industry-specific distinction. Having relatively little original and more substantial generic production in Hungary explains much of the value chain specialties, which leaves its mark on the limited impact of the industry on the national economy.

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Socioeconomic Impact of Genome Editing on Agricultural Value Chains: The Case of Fungal-Resistant and Coeliac-Safe Wheat

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11226421 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (22) ◽

pp. 6421 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Oliver Maaß ◽

Nicola Consmüller ◽

Hella Kehlenbeck

Keyword(s):

Genome Editing ◽

Value Chain ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Value Added ◽

Socioeconomic Impact ◽

Value Chains ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

A Value ◽

Food Retailers ◽

Chain Analysis

Genome editing (GE) is gaining increasing importance in plant breeding, since it provides opportunities to develop improved crops with high precision and speed. However, little is known about the socioeconomic impact of genome editing on agricultural value chains. This qualitative study analyzes how genome-edited crops could affect agriculture value chains. Based on the hypothetical case of producing and processing fungal-resistant and coeliac-safe wheat in Germany, we conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with associations and companies operating in the value chains of wheat. A value chain analysis and qualitative content analysis were combined to assess the costs and benefits of the crops studied along the value chains of wheat. The results show that the use of fungal-resistant and coeliac-safe wheat can provide benefits at each step of the value chains. Fungal-resistant wheat benefits actors by reducing the problems and costs resulting from fungal-diseases and mycotoxins. Coeliac-safe wheat benefits actors by producing high value-added products, which can be safely consumed by patients suffering from coeliac disease. However, the results also show that low acceptance of GE by society and food retailers poses a significant barrier for the use of genome-edited crops in agricultural value chains.

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The Value Chain Analysis to Support Industrial Cluster Development of Oil Palm-Cattle Integration in Pelalawan Regency

STI Policy and Management Journal ◽

10.14203/stipm.2018.111 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kristiana Kristiana ◽

Zulfika Satria Kusharsanto ◽

Ramos Hutapea

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Oil Palm ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Value Added ◽

Industrial Cluster ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

A Value ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

Integrated Program

As a region with the largest oil palm plantations in Indonesia, Pelalawan Regency is highly potential to develop a program of oil palm-cattle integration. Pelalawan has implemented the program legitimated by Regent Decree Number KPTS./524/Disnak/2012/472 regarding Zoning Regulation on the development of Oil Palm-Cattle Integration. The program of oil palm-cattle integration itself has been the basis for the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture Number 105 Year 2014 regarding the Integration of Oil Palm Plantation and Beef Cattle Farming. Moreover, the integration system of oil palm-cattle gives a lot of benefit to farmers, for example the utilization of manure as organic fertilizers could reduce farmer’s expenses for chemical fertilizers and the cattle can be an asset for them. Products made from the integrated program are solid manure, liquid organic fertilizer, fodder, biogas, and beef. To improve the competitiveness of those activities, we can analyze the value chain which includes product design, inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing, sales, services and supporting activities. By using a value chain analysis, this study aims to provide recommendations for strengthening programs which could be implemented to improve the value-added of the products. Keywords: oil palm-cattle integration, value chain, value-added, industrial cluster

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Analyzing agribusiness value chains: a literature review

International Food and Agribusiness Management Review ◽

10.22434/ifamr2018.0089 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 31-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Pablo Mac Clay ◽

Roberto Feeney

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Value Chain ◽

Main Part ◽

Historical Perspective ◽

Value Chains ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

A Value ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

Narrow Definition ◽

Points Of View

The goal of our work is to review methodologies to analyze value chains, particularly within the agribusiness sector. The first part of the analysis delves into the value chain concept, with the aim of discovering how the concept has changed from an historical perspective, and what would be an acceptable narrow definition. The second and main part of the analysis seeks to study the methodological techniques for approaching and accurately analyzing a value chain in the agribusiness sector. To such end, we will review the literature for different existing methodologies, in order to understand what steps and dimensions should be considered in a value chain study. Finally, we will identify a set of outlines that are common to all the papers obtained from the literature review to help to determine the approaches or points of view that should be considered for an agribusiness value chain analysis.

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A value chain analysis of interventions to control production diseases in the intensive pig production sector

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0231338 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. e0231338 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jarkko Niemi ◽

Richard Bennett ◽

Beth Clark ◽

Lynn Frewer ◽

Philip Jones ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Production Sector ◽

Pig Production ◽

A Value ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

Control Production ◽

Production Diseases

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Value chain analysis: an iterative and relational approach for agri-food chains

Supply Chain Management An International Journal ◽

10.1108/scm-06-2015-0220 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 352-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Janet Howieson ◽

Meredith Lawley ◽

Kathleen Hastings

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Tool ◽

Value Chain ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Value Chains ◽

Food Chains ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Content Type ◽

Relational Approach ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

Original Contribution

Purpose Value Chain Analysis (VCA) is established as a diagnostic tool. The purpose of this study is to extend existing applications and develop an iterative and relational method. to facilitate the application of VCA to agri-food chains as a strategic process rather than a diagnostic tool. Design/methodology/approach Using a multiple case study design, the new approach to VCA was applied to four Australian prawn fisheries. These fisheries varied in size, location, management structures and marketing arrangements and allowed the general applicability of the approach to be explored. Findings The application of the revised VCA revealed the importance of undertaking a strategic approach, with the outcome for all fisheries being a greater understanding of their consumers and an enhanced realisation of commercial opportunities. Two fisheries completed the revised VCA, and the findings show that a relational approach is crucial in creating value. In addition, it was shown that formalised structures and the informal behaviours of the value chain members have a strong positive impact on the relationship process. Research limitations/implications The research furthers the value chain literature and contributes an iterative approach to the application of VCA. The research also shows that obtaining improvements is not achievable for all chains, and, if the entire chain is not engaged with the process, the value of the results will be compromised. Further research is needed to confirm the validity of findings in other food industries. Originality/value The relational approach is an original contribution to the area of VCA research and provides industry with a blueprint for creating successful value chains. Specifically, the areas of implementation and evaluation make an original contribution to the theoretical and practical knowledge of value chains.

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Global Value Chains and Industrial Relations in the Global South: Social Upgrading Paths in Different Industries

Journal of Labor and Society ◽

10.1163/24714607-20212008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 214-236

Author(s):

Christina Teipen ◽

Fabian Mehl

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Industrial Relations ◽

Global Value Chains ◽

Value Chains ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Theoretical Approaches ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

Governance Modes ◽

Social Upgrading

Abstract The article compares social upgrading trends in four global value chains (apparel, automobiles, electronics and it services) and six developing and emerging economies (Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, South Africa and Vietnam). It applies a framework, which combines analyses of industry-specific governance modes with recent theoretical approaches from the field of industrial relations. The empirical results show that prospects for social upgrading within similar segments of a particular value chain considerably depend on the national context. The article thus highlights the importance of integrating the role of national institutions into global value chain analysis in order to better explain variegated upgrading dynamics across different countries and industries.

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Still Watching Other People’s Programmes?

E-Business Applications for Product Development and Competitive Growth ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-132-4.ch019 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 378-390

Author(s):

Theodoulos Theodoulou ◽

Savvas Papagiannidis

Keyword(s):

Value Creation ◽

Value Chain ◽

Music Industry ◽

Analysis Framework ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Television Industry ◽

A Value ◽

Chain Analysis

In this paper, the authors adapt a value chain analysis framework used in the music industry and apply it to the television industry, in order to probe the television value creation and distribution mechanisms and examine how they were affected by technology. More specifically, they examine how viewers can effectively become producers by repositioning themselves in the value chain and the implications of such a shift. Their discussion takes place in the context of a case study, that of Current TV, in order to illustrate in practice the opportunities and implications for the content producers, the broadcasters, and the viewers themselves.

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Characterization of the aquafeed sub-sector in Kyrgyz Republic: A value chain analysis

Aquaculture ◽

10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735149 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 524 ◽

pp. 735149

Author(s):

Abu Hayat Md. Saiful Islam ◽

Mohammad R. Hasan

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Kyrgyz Republic ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

A Value ◽

Chain Analysis

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Still Watching Other People's Programmes? The Case of Current TV

International Journal of E-Business Research ◽

10.4018/jebr.2009040604 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 55-67

Author(s):

Theodoulos Theodoulou ◽

Savvas Papagiannidis

Keyword(s):

Value Creation ◽

Value Chain ◽

Music Industry ◽

Analysis Framework ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Television Industry ◽

A Value ◽

Chain Analysis

In this article, the authors adapt a value chain analysis framework used in the music industry and apply it to the television industry, in order to probe the television value creation and distribution mechanisms and examine how they were affected by technology. More specifically, they examine how viewers can effectively become producers by repositioning themselves in the value chain and the implications of such a shift. Their discussion takes place in the context of a case study, that of Current TV, in order to illustrate in practice the opportunities and implications for the content producers, the broadcasters, and the viewers themselves.

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