Module
Players, power dynamics and competition
Examines who holds power and captures margin across OEMs, suppliers, distributors, and regulators.
5 lessons • 750 XP available
Lessons
1
Who actually holds the power in a manufacturing value chain
+150 XPIdentify who really controls a manufacturing value chain.
2
OEMs versus contract manufacturers: who captures the margin
+150 XPCompare OEMs and contract manufacturers to find where margin lands.
3
Tier 1 suppliers and the squeeze from both sides
+150 XPUnderstand how Tier 1 suppliers get squeezed by customers and inputs.
4
Distributors and dealers: the gatekeepers manufacturers can't bypass
+150 XPLearn why distributors and dealers gatekeep access to buyers.
5
Regulators, standards bodies, and the rules that pick winners
+150 XPSee how regulators and standards bodies shape who wins.