The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for modeling and measuring value added networks. Value added networks are modeled in accordance with a structured data model that defines data formats for business capability attributes. The structured data model can include a capability modeling schema having data format definitions that define how business capability attributes are to be represented. Value added networks can also be mapped such that users can visualize and navigate a value added network. A pre-defined resource vocabulary is utilized to assist in determining if a business capability change is worthwhile. The pre-defined resource vocabulary provides a mechanism for a plurality of participants in a value added network to consider business capability changes in a uniform, repeatable, and consistent manner.