Adding Value to Mine Sites with a 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 solutions. Unparalleled Expertise Outliers is unmatched in the experience level of our mining leadership trainers. As director of this service, I bring over 40 years of […]
Outliers Mining Solutions Announces the Asset Management Leadership Centre
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 […]
Collaboration and Clear Roles for Pit Supervisors and Mine Dispatchers is Essential for Mine Performance
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 Partners with SC4G to offer Supply Change Management Program
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 […]
Choosing the Right Mining Consultant
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 […]
A Strong Foundation is Critical to Implementing New Technology in Asset Management
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 […]
Effective Warehouse Management Strategy
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 […]
The Benefits of Flexible Resourcing
When a site is undergoing change or growth, a question hiring managers need to consider is: ‘Would a contractor be a better fit for this role in your company than a permanent employee?’ Hiring a contractor can have many benefits depending on the circumstances of your operation. A permanent employee isn’t always the right fit […]
Outliers Mining Solutions Time Usage Model Assists Mining and Processing
Outliers Mining Solutions promotes a Time Usage Model (TUM) equally applicable to fixed and mobile assets operating on the surface or underground. The primary categorization is whether an asset is “available” and able to perform its intended function or it is “down.” Secondary and tertiary time categorizations are further segmented to provide time usage detail […]
OMS LEAD Testimonial: Etienne Tardif
I was put into a leadership role very early in my career. My first day of supervision was when my GM approached me and said, “We’re shut down. We don’t know for how long; we’re having issues with our cappel on top of our man hoist. Fix it. I need you to be the supervisor.” […]