Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operational Capacity Assessment
Project: Fourier-E was tasked to determine the correct operational capacity for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in order to ensure all demand is met on schedule and whether it is possible to move from the current 5 day shift model to a proposed 6 day model Result: The project assisted in providing recommendations to enable informed […]
Retail Customer Logistics Model
Project: Development of an alternative logistics model to service retail customers Result: A logistics model to service retail customers when a predetermined requirement is met is stead of using schedules. 1. Problem Statement The transportation of inventory is managed by the client on behalf of their retail customers; The servicing is currently done on a […]
Upskilling and Stock Optimization
Project: Capability development, upskilling and stock optimization project (Llamasoft Optimiza) Result: A total stock reduction of more than 5% with a stock availability increase of 2% throughout the supply chain network. 1. Problem Statement Issues with stock availability and stock management process. Lack of specific tool knowledge and limited tool functionality usage throughout the organization. […]
Defining a Procurement Strategy
Project: Defining a procurement strategy and the operationalisation thereof. Result: A defined procurement strategy, standardised protocols and processes, governance and systems to support procurement. 1. Problem Statement The central theme of this solution is to shift from a buying culture to a sourcing culture through the introduction of standardised protocols, processes, governance and systems to […]
Bus Route Scheduling
Project: Scheduling of fixed revenue bus routes Result: Minimisation of bus fleet and non-revenue travel requirements. 1. Problem Statement Large operation with thousands of fixed revenue routes scheduled onto hundreds of buses driving more than 60 000 km per day; Revenue routes have constraints which include the start- and finish- time and locations; Drivers have […]
Planned Maintenance Scheduling
Project: Scheduling of planned maintenance activities Result: Balanced resource load with reduced travel requirements. 1. Problem Statement Thousands of sites across South Africa with multiple equipment to be serviced annually. Each piece of equipment has specific maintenance requirements in term of discipline (e.g. mechanical, electrical etc.) and frequency (4, 8, 12 week etc.); This resulted […]
Facility Requirement & Analysis
Project: Strategic Enrollment Plan: Facility Requirements, Constraints and Opportunities Result: Visibility on current facilities and the utilisation thereof as well as a road map to accommodate future growth. 1. Problem Statement The university needs to accommodate a growth plan (courses and enrolment numbers); Facilities are required to accommodate the university’s growth (lecture halls, laboratories etc.); […]
Collision Avoidance Regulations Simulation
Project: Using simulation modelling to determine the effect of the new South African collision avoidance regulations has on the overall mining production. Result: Mining production model & scenarios 1. Problem Statement In 2015 regulations were set in place to ensure the implementation of collision avoidance systems (CAS) in TMM’s. The regulations included automatic detection as […]
Outbound Logistics Operation Improvement
Project: Increase ore carrying trucks throughput rates Result: Recommendations on strategic (long term) and tactical (short term) decisions to improve throughput and reduce turn around time. 1. Problem Statement Develop a mine layout that has improved flow and sufficient parking capacity while adhering to safety and environmental constraints; Improve congestion and safety by separating movement […]
Material Handling Requirements
Project: Determine the fleet requirements and compiled a scope of work for contractor tender purposes Result: Reduced equipment footprint and improved contracting methodology. 1. Problem Statement The smelter requested that the material movement requirement (i.e. the number and configuration of Yellow Machines) should be quantified and specified for the tender renewal process. As part of […]