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Delay Management

Manage mining operational delays, keeping your production schedule on track

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Delay Management

Overview

Managing delays in the load and haul cycle is paramount to avoid delays, which can have a ripple effect on the entire operation in the form of decreased mine productivity and increased operational costs.

A host of factors can contribute to delays including the design and management of roads and ramps, traffic congestion arriving at excavators, queue time at the excavators, managing adverse weather conditions, and operator skills are a few examples that result in delays in load and haul operations.

Equipment breakdowns reduce fleet availability and can further lead to traffic and congestion en route and at the loading faces. While maintaining mining equipment is essential, scheduling maintenance that is minimally disruptive to production is a tricky balancing act.

Key Client Challenges

How can we use data and predictive analytics to forecast and mitigate delays caused by weather, equipment failures, or other factors?

How can we optimize equipment maintenance schedules to prevent unplanned downtime and traffic congestion?

What technology solutions, such as fleet management systems or predictive maintenance tools, should we implement to improve equipment reliability and reduce delays?

How YCP Unison Can Help

Efficient loading and dumping procedures are essential to ensure that trucks are loaded to capacity, and that dumping sites are optimized. YCP Unison’s proprietary methodology converts existing data from dispatch systems to real time information that is communicated through any smart device to front line leadership in operations and maintenance.

These requirements are linked to inventory and procurement to analyze negative impacts on critical spares, expedited freight, and scheduling maintenance events.

By addressing these challenges, capitalizing on opportunities and continuously monitoring and adapting to changing conditions, mining companies can significantly reduce delays in the load and haul process, leading to improved productivity and profitability.