This unique textbook explicitly addresses the intersection of advanced analytics and procurement. It is motivated by one core question: How can firms generate (economic) value from procurement data? It demonstrates that procurement is one of the major functions within a firm where data...

Mineral raw materials, supply chain, mining industry, sourcing process, extraction process, exploration process, modeling, SCOR model, DCOR model. - The mining industry is essential for manufacturing because it provides the basic materials for the related value-adding processes. Deep integration...