A value chain  is a set of activities that Ashok will perform in order to deliver valuable consultancy  services for its clients. When required, Ashok will critically review a client’s inputs, processes and outputs. These inputs, processes and outputs invariably involve the acquisition and consumption of resources. How these value chain activities are carried out determines costs and affects profits. As in Porter’s generic value chains, Inbound Logistics, Operations, Outbound Logistics, Marketing and Sales, and Service are categorized as primary activities. Secondary activities include Procurement, Human Resource management, Technological Development and Infrastructure