Stock Optimization and Management
Project: Stock optimization and management project (Llamasoft Optimiza). Result: Stock reduction and visibility on actionable problem items. 1. Problem Statement Limited visibility and cooperation across the inventory management landscape; Manual stock optimisation steals energy from important inventory decisions; Ineffective management of critical and insurance spares; Inventory optimization not considering logistics; No visibility, support and control […]
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 […]
Underground Workshop Analysis & Design
Project: Analysis, design and review of an underground workshop solution that accommodates future growth using best practice design principles & simulation modelling techniques Result: Strategic Underground Workshop Design. 1. Problem Statement Fourier-E was requested to assist with an underground workshop design, taking into consideration current site layout and functions alongside future state specifications and requirements; […]
Mine equipment evaluation
Project: Evaluate the equipment configuration together with different schedules and mine designs Result: Verified equipment configuration and automation procedures 1. Problem Statement The mine required assistance in relation to: Analysing and validating the mining fleet requirements for the Production requirements; Mine design improvement (relating to number and location of ore passes and truck passing points); […]