Classifying Activities Using the Generic Internal Value Chain: Aluminum Cable Manufacturer (LO1)

Using the generic internal value chain shown in Exhibit 8.2, classify each of the following activities of an aluminum cable manufacturer as inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, service, or support.

Advertising in a construction magazine Inspecting incoming aluminum ingots Placing bar codes on coils of finished products Borrowing money to finance a buildup of inventory Hiring new employees Heating aluminum ingots Drawing wire from aluminum ingots Coiling wire Visiting a customer to determine the cause of cable breakage Filing tax returns LO.1