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Cycle Time Management

Manage the load-haul-dump cycle to reduce cost per ton and downtime

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Overview

Ensuring high reliability for mining equipment and minimizing breakdowns is crucial for efficient cycle time management. Unplanned downtime due to equipment failures can be disruptive to the load and haul process, leading to delays and increased operational costs.

This is especially true for larger mining operations, where multiple trucks and loaders may be active in the same area, leading to congestion and bottlenecks. Optimizing traffic flow and managing intersections efficiently can be challenging, especially in open-pit mines with limited maneuvering space.

Here, skilled and experienced operators are essential for maximizing the productivity of mining equipment and minimizing cycle times. Insufficient operator training or turnover can lead to suboptimal performance, longer cycle times, and increased safety risks with the mishandling of equipment and material.

Key Client Challenges

What are the main factors affecting our cycle times, and how can we identify issues and address them through root cause analysis?

What data, metrics, technologies and tools can help us monitor, assess and analyze cycle times in real-time for improvement?

What are the safety considerations when trying to optimize cycle times, and how can we balance productivity with safety?

How YCP Unison Can Help

Accurate material tracking and reconciliation are essential for assessing the efficiency of your load and haul process.

By implementing advanced technologies such as fleet management systems, real-time monitoring, and automation to enhance cycle time management, mines can harness the full potential of their load and haul operations.

Our YCP Unison experts will work with your teams to fully utilize your existing technologies, set up the systems and processes needed, and facilitate the training equipment operators need to successfully and sustainably reduce cycle times.