{"id":151,"date":"2019-05-27T14:10:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T19:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/?p=151"},"modified":"2024-08-21T15:20:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T20:20:31","slug":"key-resources-business-model-canvas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-resources-business-model-canvas\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Resources","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Key Resources are the vital assets a business needs to function and succeed. They are crucial for delivering a company&#8217;s value propositions, serving its customers, and sustaining its operations. Key resources can be tangible or intangible, and are often unique to the company&#8217;s industry and specific business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the context of the <a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/business-model\/\">Business Model<\/a> Canvas (BMC), Key Resources are the essential elements that support the execution of a business model. They are necessary for creating and delivering the value proposition, reaching and maintaining relationships with customer segments, and generating revenue streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>resources<\/strong> will enable the success of all BMC blocks previously studied. They will allow the company to offer a<a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/value-proposition-business-model-canvas\/\"> Value Proposition<\/a>, create a <a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/customer-relationship-business-model-canvas\/\">Relationship<\/a> with defined<a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/customer-segments-business-model-canvas\/\"> Customer Segments<\/a>, and profit from<a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/revenue-streams-business-model-canvas\/\"> Revenue Streams<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/distribution-channels-business-model-canvas\/\"> Distribution Channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the main assets the company requires to deliver the final product to the customer and are generally different from those used by its competitors. They define, therefore, what kind of materials, equipment, and human resources you will need to bring your value proposition to life. Let&#8217;s dig deeper into it all, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6895c1a1d11d1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6895c1a1d11d1\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-resources-business-model-canvas\/#Types_of_Key_Resources\" title=\"Types of Key Resources\">Types of Key Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-resources-business-model-canvas\/#Key_Resources_and_Value_Propositions\" title=\"Key Resources and Value Propositions\">Key Resources and Value Propositions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-resources-business-model-canvas\/#Product-Driven_Businesses\" title=\"Product-Driven Businesses\">Product-Driven Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-resources-business-model-canvas\/#Scope-Driven_Businesses\" title=\"Scope-Driven Businesses\">Scope-Driven Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-resources-business-model-canvas\/#Infrastructure-Driven_Businesses\" title=\"Infrastructure-Driven Businesses\">Infrastructure-Driven Businesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Key_Resources\"><\/span><strong>Types of Key Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Key-Resources-Types-Business-Model-Canvas.jpg\" alt=\"Key Resources Types - Business Model Canvas\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Key-Resources-Types-Business-Model-Canvas.jpg 902w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Key-Resources-Types-Business-Model-Canvas-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Key-Resources-Types-Business-Model-Canvas-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Key-Resources-Types-Business-Model-Canvas-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Key-Resources-Types-Business-Model-Canvas-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Resources<\/strong> may be physical, financial, intellectual, or human, and the company may choose to purchase, lease, or acquire them from<a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-partners-business-model-canvas\/\"> partners<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical<\/strong>: The tangible inputs and structures that the company needs to create its value proposition are such things as buildings, vehicles, machinery, equipment, points of sale, and distribution networks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intellectual<\/strong>: intangible assets, which include trademarks, patents, copyrights, proprietary knowledge, databases, etc. These resources require a lot of time and work to be developed. But, once completed, they offer substantial value to the organization \u2014 just think of some brands&#8217; strengths in the market. In the last twenty years, companies have realized the importance of intellectual resources, as evidenced by increased patents and registrations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human<\/strong>: People are often the most important \u2014 and sometimes the most neglected \u2014 resources in an organization, especially in businesses that require extensive knowledge, creativity, or human contact, such as in service, science, advertising, or sales;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial<\/strong>: Financial resources or guarantees cover cash, credit lines, and stock plans for employees. Some companies, such as banks, depend more on this type of resource, which is the strongest in the organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Resources_and_Value_Propositions\"><\/span><strong>Key Resources and Value Propositions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/key-resources-and-value-propositions-business-model-canvas.jpg\" alt=\"Key Resources and Value Proposition\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/key-resources-and-value-propositions-business-model-canvas.jpg 885w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/key-resources-and-value-propositions-business-model-canvas-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/key-resources-and-value-propositions-business-model-canvas-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/key-resources-and-value-propositions-business-model-canvas-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality and nature of a Business Model&#8217;s key resources will determine how the value proposition will be met. In fact, nothing is a key resource until it serves a particular aspect of the model&#8217;s value proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business models generally separate businesses into three types: product-driven, scope-driven, and infrastructure-driven. Take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Product-Driven_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>Product-Driven Businesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These businesses focus on creating and selling products with unique features and a willing customer segment. The key resources for these businesses are usually intellectual and human, since organizations need to have intellectual property and expertise in their specific niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope-Driven_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>Scope-Driven Businesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They are dedicated to offering a value proposition to a particular customer segment. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">An example is a company that specializes in being the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Information_technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IT<\/a>\u00a0provider for all law firms within an area<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the key resources required for such a venture are well-developed intelligence on the target customer segment, an established set of processes, and, in some cases, specialized infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure-Driven_Businesses\"><\/span><strong>Infrastructure-Driven Businesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that achieve their profit through the use of their infrastructure. The telecommunications industry, for example, will need to make a heavy initial investment in infrastructure, after which it will reap the rewards for years with only small investments to keep its systems up to date. The retail business model relies heavily on its established infrastructure to sustain long-term profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many entrepreneurs cannot think strategically when assessing their business&#8217;s key resources. Rather, they create generic features that would be commonplace in any company in the industry in which they operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you must assess each of the key resources available and see which are essential to the success of your business. For example, talented human resources are a necessity for most companies. But should they be the foundation on which you base your entire business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, <strong>Key Resources<\/strong> must be directly proportional to the number and type of key activities your business is involved with. The quality of these resources will affect their profitability and the profitability of the entire organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, suppose the company doubles sales and grows beyond expectations. You can only deal with that situation if you fully know the key resources involved in consistently increasing demand. This way, you can determine whether your current resources meet the new scenario or if new investments are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Key Resources<\/strong>\u00a0study is<\/span> vital because it prepares you for the market&#8217;s scenarios. Once you recognize which resources are directly linked to your Value Propositions and your Customers, you can move on to the next block of the Business Model to understand your organization&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/businessmodelanalyst.com\/key-activities-business-model-canvas\/\">Key Activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Resources are the vital assets a business needs to function and succeed. They are crucial for delivering a company&#8217;s value propositions, serving its customers, and sustaining its operations. Key resources can be tangible or intangible, and are often unique to the company&#8217;s industry and specific business model. 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