Information systems in value configurations

Purpose – This paper proposes a value configuration approach for managing information technology in enterprises. Design/methodology/approach – This conceptual research paper is concerned with industrial management and data systems from the perspective of value configurations. The value configuration approach consists of value shop, vale chain and value network. Findings – The contingent approach to information technology management can be applied to value configurations. Originality/value – Traditionally, data systems in industrial management have been supporting value chains. Recently, alternative value configurations have emerged. Specifically, the value shop and the value network are alternative value configurations. This paper makes an important contribution to insights into information systems depending on value configurations. The final section of this paper suggests that industrial management might expand from value chain management to value shop management, as firms become electronic businesses.