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==Definition==
 
==Definition==
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
Knowledge management in the value chain represents a new approach to working with suppliers and other [[Stakeholder|stakeholders]] by acknowledging the mutual advantages of [[Knowledge management|managing knowledge]] collectively for the benefit of all of the organisations involved.
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Knowledge management in the value chain represents a new approach to working with suppliers and other stakeholders by acknowledging the mutual advantages of [[Knowledge management|managing knowledge]] collectively for the benefit of all of the organisations involved.
  
 
Such a philosophy contrasts with predominant approaches to supply chain models, e.g. lean manufacturing with its emphasis on Lean Manufacturing principles stress defining value in terms of importance to the customer and eliminating any wasteful activities; that is, those activities the customer does not find valuable.
 
Such a philosophy contrasts with predominant approaches to supply chain models, e.g. lean manufacturing with its emphasis on Lean Manufacturing principles stress defining value in terms of importance to the customer and eliminating any wasteful activities; that is, those activities the customer does not find valuable.
  
==Purpose==
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== Facilitating knowledge management in the value chain ==
To establish a culture of [[Learning|learning]] and [[Sharing|sharing]] for the mutual benefit of all participants in an inter-organisational environment.
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==Beneficiaries and other stakeholders==
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==Skill requirements==
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Some experience of multi-organizational partnerships is needed to facilitate knowledge management in the value chain as is the need to be a highly skilled chair of such an environment.
 
Some experience of multi-organizational partnerships is needed to facilitate knowledge management in the value chain as is the need to be a highly skilled chair of such an environment.
  
==Instructions==
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''' Setting up KM in the value chain '''
 
# One of the parties will need to co-ordinate the activites to plan and facilitate the programme of knowledge management in the value chain ;
 
# One of the parties will need to co-ordinate the activites to plan and facilitate the programme of knowledge management in the value chain ;
# Establish a [[Sharing protocol]];
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# Establish a sharing protocol;
 
# Create an online platform to act as a Hub for the programme;
 
# Create an online platform to act as a Hub for the programme;
 
# Pioritise the knowledge that needs to be managed on behalf of the entire value chain;
 
# Pioritise the knowledge that needs to be managed on behalf of the entire value chain;
# Create KM [[Role|roles]] and appoint people to fulfill them;
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# Create KM roles and appoint people to fulfill them;
 
# Establish any KM [[Measures|measurement]] indicators necessary to evaluate success.
 
# Establish any KM [[Measures|measurement]] indicators necessary to evaluate success.
 
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''' Competing with knowledge '''
==Examples==
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==Case studies==
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==Critical success factors==
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===Competing with knowledge===
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# All parties benefit from knowledge sharing activities with suppliers and customers;
 
# All parties benefit from knowledge sharing activities with suppliers and customers;
 
# There are sustainable win-win propositions along the entire value chain;
 
# There are sustainable win-win propositions along the entire value chain;
# KM [[Leadership|leadership]] and [[Learning|learning]] [[Competency|competencies]] exist throughout the value chain.
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# KM leadership and learning [[Competency|competencies]] exist throughout the value chain.
===Enabling environments===
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''' Enabling environments '''
 
# Senior Management in all participating organisations support the programme;
 
# Senior Management in all participating organisations support the programme;
# KM in the [[Value chain|value chain]] is a philosophy that is legitimized in all organisations;
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# KM in the value chain is a philosophy that is legitimized in all organisations;
 
# There is an effective communication strategy in place to help promulgate the philsophy.
 
# There is an effective communication strategy in place to help promulgate the philsophy.
===Managing the partnership===
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''' Managing the partnership '''
 
# Analysis has been undertaken to assess where to prioritise KM efforts for the mutual gain of all participants;
 
# Analysis has been undertaken to assess where to prioritise KM efforts for the mutual gain of all participants;
# Easy to use [[Tool|tools]] are available to lower the barriers to entry;
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# Easy to use tools are available to lower the barriers to entry;
# [[Good practice]] has been identified to support partners to apply them;
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# Good practice has been identified to support partners to apply them;
 
# There is a transparent funding model behind the programme;
 
# There is a transparent funding model behind the programme;
# [[Role]]s and responsibilities have been defined;
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# Roles and responsibilities have been defined;
# [[Security]], confidentiality and [[Intellectual property|intellectual property]] issues have been addressed.
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# Security, confidentiality and [[Intellectual property|intellectual property]] issues have been addressed.
===ICT Infrastructure===
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''' ICT Infrastructure '''
# Where possible use existing [[Tool|tools]] within the partnership. Where they do not yet exist, make sure all members of the value chain contribute to the user and functional specifications;
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# Where possible use existing tools within the partnership. Where they do not yet exist, make sure all members of the value chain contribute to the user and functional specifications;
# Ensure that [[Communities of practice|communities of practice]] can be supported in this mult-organisational environment.
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# Ensure that [[Community of practice|communities of practice]] can be supported in this mult-organisational environment.
===Gauging results===
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''' Gauging results '''
 
# Identify both tangible and intangible success criteria; ensure that all stakeholders understand the possibilities and the limitations to the ways of KM [[Measures|measurement]].
 
# Identify both tangible and intangible success criteria; ensure that all stakeholders understand the possibilities and the limitations to the ways of KM [[Measures|measurement]].
  
==Hints and tips==
 
* [[Sharing protocol]] will help to establish ownership and transparency of ways of working in the value chain;
 
*KM [[Measures]] offers options for assessing progress and success.
 
 
==FAQ==
 
  
==Templates==
 
==Other related documents==
 
==Training materials==
 
== References ==
 
==Related articles==
 
  
 
[[Category:Knowledge management method]]
 
[[Category:Knowledge management method]]

Revision as of 10:41, 9 February 2015


Definition

Knowledge management in the value chain is A tool to establish a culture of learning and sharing for the mutual benefit of all partcipants in an inter-organisational environment

Description

Knowledge management in the value chain represents a new approach to working with suppliers and other stakeholders by acknowledging the mutual advantages of managing knowledge collectively for the benefit of all of the organisations involved.

Such a philosophy contrasts with predominant approaches to supply chain models, e.g. lean manufacturing with its emphasis on Lean Manufacturing principles stress defining value in terms of importance to the customer and eliminating any wasteful activities; that is, those activities the customer does not find valuable.

Facilitating knowledge management in the value chain

Some experience of multi-organizational partnerships is needed to facilitate knowledge management in the value chain as is the need to be a highly skilled chair of such an environment.

Setting up KM in the value chain

  1. One of the parties will need to co-ordinate the activites to plan and facilitate the programme of knowledge management in the value chain ;
  2. Establish a sharing protocol;
  3. Create an online platform to act as a Hub for the programme;
  4. Pioritise the knowledge that needs to be managed on behalf of the entire value chain;
  5. Create KM roles and appoint people to fulfill them;
  6. Establish any KM measurement indicators necessary to evaluate success.

Competing with knowledge

  1. All parties benefit from knowledge sharing activities with suppliers and customers;
  2. There are sustainable win-win propositions along the entire value chain;
  3. KM leadership and learning competencies exist throughout the value chain.

Enabling environments

  1. Senior Management in all participating organisations support the programme;
  2. KM in the value chain is a philosophy that is legitimized in all organisations;
  3. There is an effective communication strategy in place to help promulgate the philsophy.

Managing the partnership

  1. Analysis has been undertaken to assess where to prioritise KM efforts for the mutual gain of all participants;
  2. Easy to use tools are available to lower the barriers to entry;
  3. Good practice has been identified to support partners to apply them;
  4. There is a transparent funding model behind the programme;
  5. Roles and responsibilities have been defined;
  6. Security, confidentiality and intellectual property issues have been addressed.

ICT Infrastructure

  1. Where possible use existing tools within the partnership. Where they do not yet exist, make sure all members of the value chain contribute to the user and functional specifications;
  2. Ensure that communities of practice can be supported in this mult-organisational environment.

Gauging results

  1. Identify both tangible and intangible success criteria; ensure that all stakeholders understand the possibilities and the limitations to the ways of KM measurement.