Use of the method for addressing the challenges of resources procurement management at a mining enterprise

[摘要] The article is devoted to the analysis of possible application of the total cost of ownership method for the purchase of resources at a mining enterprise. The description of the total cost of ownership method and experience of using this method in other spheres is provided. The article identifies the essential components needed to calculate the total cost of ownership of a resource. Particular attention is paid to the ratio of the price of the purchased resource and the total cost of ownership. To justify the relevance of application of this method at a mining enterprise for resources purchase, the technical and economic conditions of mining enterprises have been analyzed, which are quite specific and force to introduce certain adjustments to the application of the considered method and opens up new possibilities for its use. Specific spheres for application of this method at a mining enterprise are determined. The main result of the study is the proposed practical recommendations for the introduction and extension of the practice of using the method when a mining enterprise purchases resources.

[发布机构] Siberian State Industrial University, 42 Kirova Street, Novokuznetsk; 654007, Russia^1

[效力级别] 地球科学

[关键词] Economic condition;Mining enterprise;Practical recommendation;Procurement management;Total cost of ownership