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…

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 for…

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…