Porter's Diamond Model
Porter's Diamond Model
Model
Purpose
• Assessment :
•Evaluate the quality and availability of resources
• Skilled labor,
• Infrastructure, and technology,
• Crucial for the industry.
•Attractiveness Insight:
•Industries located in regions with strong factor conditions
• Lower production costs
• Higher quality outputs
• Better innovation Capabilities.
•Example:
• Semiconductor industry thrives in regions with a highly skilled technical workforce and robust R&D facilities
• Making it attractive to new entrants and investors.
Demand Conditions:
• Assessment:
• Analyze the sophistication and size of the local market.
• A demanding and knowledgeable customer base can push firms to
innovate.
• Attractiveness Insight:
• Industries that face strong domestic demand often develop higher quality
and innovative products, making them more competitive internationally.
• Example
• Automotive industry in Germany
Related and Supporting
Industries:
• Assessment:
• Look at supplier industries and related sectors that can provide
inputs, services, or complementary products.
• Attractiveness Insight: Clusters of related industries can
reduce costs, foster innovation, and create a supportive
ecosystem.
• Example:
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Firm Strategy, Structure, and
Rivalry:
• Assessment:
• Examine how companies are organized, their strategic choices, and the level of
local competition.
• Attractiveness Insight:
• Intense but healthy competition can drive firms to become more efficient and
innovative.
• This competitive pressure enhances the overall strength of the industry.
• Example:
• The competitive rivalry in Japan’s electronics industry pushes firms to continually
improve their processes and innovate, which attracts global partners and
customers.
Value Chain
Analysis
Purpose:
• Inbound Logistics
• Definition: This involves receiving, storing, and distributing raw
materials or inputs needed for production.
• Examples:
• A car manufacturer receiving steel, rubber, and electronics from
suppliers.
• A restaurant sourcing fresh ingredients from local farms.
• Value Addition: Efficient inbound logistics reduce costs and
ensure timely production.
Operations
• Infrastructure
• Definition: The organizational structure, systems, and processes that
support the entire value chain.
• Examples:
• A company’s financial planning, legal compliance, and
management systems.
• IT systems that streamline communication and data management.
• Value Addition: Strong infrastructure ensures smooth operations and
decision-making.
Human Resource Management (HR)
Optimize Costs:
Companies can identify areas where costs can be reduced without compromising value.
Example: Walmart’s efficient inbound logistics reduce costs, allowing it to offer lower prices.
Differentiate Products/Services:
By enhancing specific activities, companies can differentiate themselves from competitors.
1. Example: Tesla’s emphasis on innovation and after-sales service sets it apart in the electric
vehicle market.
Integrating Both Models for a
Comprehensive View
• Macro vs. Micro Perspectives:
• Porter’s Diamond provides insights into the broader
environmental and national factors that shape an industry’s
potential. It helps identify why industries thrive in certain
regions and what external factors contribute to their success.
• Value Chain Analysis digs into the operational and strategic
details within firms. It explains how value is created and
sustained at the firm level, which cumulatively affects the
industry’s performance.