The Relationship and Role of Information &Communication Technology (ICT) in the Mining Industry: An Analysis ofSupply Chain Management (SCM) – A Case Study
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An increasing number of researches have been made around Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the Relationship and Role Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays towards its improvement and sustainability. SCM initiatives driven by ICT brings along synchronized workflow which tends to simplify the complexity of procurement, order processing and financial flow, which help deals with volatile demand resulting from frequent changes in competition, technology and regulations. However, practical insight to addressing the relationship and role ICT plays in the SCM based on real world contemporary case studies, are limited. Through qualitative and quantitative research methodologies as well as review of relevant literature, our paper targets the Mining Industry, specifically, Adamus Resources Limited Nzema Gold Mine, a Subsidiary of Endeavour Mining Corporation, located in Ghana to close this gap.
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