The mining industry can be rough and tough. At every turn, there is hard labor, a difficult decision to make, and high-performance goals to meet. How leaders in the industry approach their role can make all the difference in workers’ lives and their willingness to achieve goals. Practicing compassionate leadership is not only vital to […]
Safety is the number one priority at all mining operations. The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for all industries and has impacted public health, the global economy and our day to day lives. To flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections and to protect our team, clients, and their families, Outliers Mining Solutions is transitioning to […]
Outliers Mining Solutions offers a variety of training services for leadership in the mining industry. Of particular value to mining operations is our Professional Mining Leadership Program.From the unique experience of our staff to the values that we bring in our service delivery – OMS expert trainer’s methodology is proven to provide sustainable change management […]
Outliers is excited to announce the Asset Manager Centre as a new core service offering. The Asset Manager Centre is a resource for mine sites to access our experienced personnel to fill in operational or support and coaching roles.We are offering two levels of experience: manager/superintendent and senior planner/reliability engineer. Placements are temporary and can range […]
Dispatchers and pit supervisors are two leadership roles that play a key role in any performance improvement program at a mine operation. To be a high performing team using a modern fleet management or dispatch system, both the dispatcher and pit supervisor need clearly defined roles and accountabilities and the authority to make decisions quickly. […]
Outliers is proud to announce a partnership with supply chain management experts SC4G and a new service offering – The Supply Chain Management Program. The Supply Chain Management Program offers expert optimization of the mine site and corporate, enabling both to achieve the next level of maturity. Our programs, which focus on short, medium, and long-term solutions […]
Posted By: Connect on LinkedInEffective short interval control allows mine operations to detect issues impacting mine production in real-time so corrective actions can be taken within the shift rather than waiting for end of shift reports to evaluate performance. Short Interval Control should use production data to visualize the performance of the mining fleet in real-time with […]
The task of choosing a mining consultant can be challenging if you don’t have experience navigating the selection process. Frequently, the management at a mine site chooses a consultant based on price as the primary determining factor. Naturally, price is always an important consideration, but it’s also the easiest to quantify. However, it’s not a […]
When we look at maintenance and reliability functions, there are a lot of industry buzzwords thrown around. I’m sure you’ve heard them – artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, the Internet of things, etc.. These powerful concepts have significant potential to transform how lots of industries operate, and maintenance and reliability in mining are no exception. However, a […]
Winter Is Coming and I Can’t Find My Insurance Spares!Managing a warehouse requires addressing some principles that we often see ignored or only loosely followed. Managed properly, a warehouse can be a major contributor to effective asset management and mine site operation. In my personal experience, coming from a precision manufacturing organization, I was shocked […]