Knowledge value chain
A knowledge value chain is a sequence of intellectual tasks by which knowledge workers build their employer's unique competitive advantage [1] and/or social and environmental benefit. As an example, the components of a research and development project form a knowledge value chain.
Productivity improvements in a knowledge value chain may come from knowledge integration in its original sense of data systems consolidation. Improvements also flow from the knowledge integration that occurs when knowledge management techniques are applied to the continuous improvement of a business process or processes. [2]
The first recorded use of the term was in 2001, in a paper by Tim Powell at an "Information Today" conference.[3] TW Powell Co. [4] in Manhattan obtained a trademark on the term in 2004, describing it as a "proprietary process model linking business information with enterprise value."[5]
References
- ^ Carlucci, D., Marr, B. and Schiuma, G. (2004) 'The knowledge value chain: how intellectual capital impacts on business performance', Int J. Technology Management, Vol. 27, Nos. 6/7, pp.575-690 (pdf)
- ^ Canada Edge Performance Consultants - official page
- ^ Tim Powell, "Knowledge Value Chain", May 2001, Proceeding of 22nd National Online Meeting, Information Today (pdf)
- ^ TW Powell Co. website
- ^ U.S. Trademark, December 2004. 2,912,705