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Overall Equipment Effectiveness Improvement

Maximize the potential of your equipment to boost ROI and reduce inefficiencies

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Overview

A shortage of skilled workers in the mining industry is impacting the ability of mines to operate and maintain equipment effectively, leading to premature wear and tear. Many mining companies also have aging equipment that is at, or nearing, the end of its ability to meet performance requirements.

The complexity of operations with interconnected processes and equipment also means that equipment malfunctioning or breaking down can have a domino effect on mining production, profitability, and throughput because of increased downtime.

Modernizing or upgrading equipment is a significant investment that many operations cannot withstand. Before considering the purchase of newer equipment, it is imperative to maximize the resources already onsite while balancing the safety of personnel. With the effective use of predictive maintenance technologies, real-time data and monitoring, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) can be improved, and the life of mining equipment can be extended.

Key Client Challenges

How can we effectively monitor equipment performance and downtime to identify areas for improvement in OEE?

What role does data analytics play in improving OEE, and how can integrate and fully utilize our data to make informed decisions?

Are there specific training and skill development programs that can help our workforce operate and maintain equipment more effectively?

How YCP Unison Can Help

While technology presents an array of opportunities for mining companies to improve overall equipment effectiveness, a cultural shift needs to take place alongside adoption of these new technologies – one where employees are encouraged to continuously identify and address inefficiencies. A proactive mindset such as this among the workforce is essential for sustained improvements in OEE.

At YCP Unison, our subject matter experts work together with your team to develop the processes, controls and systems to allow better oversight over equipment management and processes – enabling faster response times to issues for sustainable OEE improvements.