A producer-driven commodity chain is a type of commodity chain where producers of goods or services have control over the providers of raw materials as well as distributors. It is common in such technology-intensive industries as automobile, computer, machinery, and aircraft manufacturing.
A buyer-driven commodity chain is a type of chain where large and well-known retailers have control over the production process. It is characterized by the prevalence of low-cost, unskilled labor in the production process and, thus, includes such industries as textiles, footwear, and food, among others.