A literature study was done on the concepts of purchasing and supply management to
develop a framework of purchasing and supply management in a mine. A questionnaire
was designed, based on the findings in the literature, and to assist to develop a framework
of sustainable purchasing and supply management process and procedure towards value
creation in a mine. The state of the internal purchasing and supply management process
and procedures was assessed through a survey questionnaire to extract the data.
The elements of procurement and supply management were broken down into clear
activities towards the creation of value in a mine. The key area of concern is to ensure
adherence to proper processes and procedures to create an environment that is conducive
towards the objectives of the mine and install a mechanism that is measurable. The focus
on procurement and supply management towards value creation has became the key
determining factor in the mine. A practical development framework of sustainable
purchasing and supply management manage towards value is proposed for a mine and to
address the gaps found after analysing the questionnaires.
The findings of the empirical study and the literature review were used as the basis of the
framework.
In this thesis the main focus was Purchasing and Supply Management process and
procedures, and Contract Management. The relationship between procurement in the
supply chain management process and its functional departments is critical towards
sustainable development and value creation.
Purchasing and Supply Management are one of the key value drivers in a mine and in
particular assisting with governance of purchasing activities which contribute significance
towards value adding and cost. Finally, conclusions and recommendations are drawn and rendered in order to develop a
framework of purchasing and supply management in a mine. / MBA, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/12225 |
| Date | January 2014 |
| Creators | Wapad, Petrus |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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