A Dispatcher’s Viewpoint | Using Training & Data to Improve Decision Making
At Outliers Mining Solutions, we always counsel our clients to make data-based decisions. The trap we frequently encounter is mine leadership fixating on certain KPIs without creating a broader understanding of operating philosophy and what drives production in the truck and shovel fleet. This singular focus can produce unintended behaviours and decisions that hurt efficiency […]
The Five Stages of Project Management in Mining
The mining industry has many intrinsic characteristics. We often work in remote environments, following some form of mine-to-mill process, with plenty of technical knowledge among the operations and maintenance teams. When we identify an opportunity for improvement, we often hear something like: “It’s mining. We’ve done the same thing at another mine site; we can […]
Best Practice, World Class, Gold Standard in Mining Maintenance and Reliability
What do these “terms” mean to you? Nirvana? Lofty goals that, for the most part, are unreachable? Or, with some minor tweaks and adjustments, we’re there? Does it mean having an asset performance management system that enables predictive analytics? Or a fully digital functioning maintenance department? Whatever your perspective and current level of performance, there […]
Maximizing the Value of a Fleet Management System
Fleet management systems, or mine dispatch systems, play a critical role in efficient and productive mining operations. Fleet management systems (or FMS) provide real-time and actionable data to help a mining organization increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability. However, working with new clients, we see issues with the mismanagement of the fleet, a lack of data […]
The Importance of Scenario-Based Training for Dispatchers
Have you ever purchased an item and wished an experienced professional could teach you how to use it? Imagine you bought an exotic sports car and wanted to learn how to drive it – you would hire a trained racing driver, not someone from the dealership. The dealer can show you how to use the […]
Teaching the Mining Leaders of Tomorrow with Queen’s University
It’s crucial that the mining leaders of tomorrow not only have the technical skills required to understand their position, but also awareness of issues like community impacts, environmental concerns, the economic relevance of the mining industry, and upcoming changes in data science and technology. OMS recently had the opportunity to speak with Julian Ortiz, department […]