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 analytics, artificial intelligence, and operations research can successfully be leveraged to reduce cost and risk and to achieve resilience and sustainability goals.
The book provides a methods-based overview of data-driven optimization of purchasing decisions. Besides presenting key concepts and...
This unique textbook explicitly addresses the intersection of advanced analytics and procurement. It is motivated by one core question: How can fir...
As public awareness of social and environmental issues grew, more consumers began to support firms committed to developing and operating environmentally sustainable and socially responsible supply chains. Consumers, investors, and regulators began demanding transparency and accountability, pushing companies to address the environmental footprint of their products and operations. The book addresses essential questions, such as how a firm shifts its focus from being profit-focused to being triple-bottom-line driven and how a firm develops its supply chain with a conscience. Written by...
As public awareness of social and environmental issues grew, more consumers began to support firms committed to developing and operating environmen...
