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 the contract renewal, the entire operational process and fleet allocation (capacity and quantity) should reviewed and improved to unlock savings.
2. Solution Approach
As a first step the entire material flow process was mapped on the physical smelter complex. Contractual and actual movements was compared to identify discrepancies;
Time studies was conducted for utilisation verification purposes;
A simulation model was developed to evaluate potential contractual improvement opportunities by running various scenarios in terms of:
The number of yellow machines;
The capacity of individual machines;
Combining areas of work for various machines;
3. Project Outcomes
Detailed scope of works specifying equipment type, capacity and planned utilisation rates.
Reduction in fleet size;
A 3D Simulation model developed. Model with run-time license to enable continuous scenario and tactical evaluation.