This case study is about how a mining company faced significant challenges in their reclamation project due to a combination of factors like lack of resources, accountability, communication, and poor planning. Despite attempts to bring things under control, the situation seemed to deteriorate. However, by adopting an end-to-end supply chain view, rooted in a Total Value Optimization (TVO)™ perspective, the company was able to identify and rectify root causes, leading to substantial improvements.
Challenges Faced
- Project falling behind schedule
- Morale sinking, with a blame game replacing leadership
- Cost overruns
Core Issues
- Lack of resources
- Lack of accountability
- Poor communication
- Absence of effective planning and scheduling
Solution: Total Value Optimization (TVO)™ Perspective
- Recognizes the interplay of planning, procurement, operations, and logistics
- Shifts in thinking about supply chain as an interconnected continuum
- Importance of trustworthy data, clear communications, and on-the-ground oversight
Results
- 16% increase in productivity in one month
- 25% reduction in breakdown times
- 30% improvement in materials moved
- Dozers & excavators refueled by the start of each shift
- 7,000+ additional metric tons moved per month
- Transition from intermittent to weekly planning meetings
Lessons Learned
- TVO and trustworthy data are crucial for propelling complex projects
- Ensuring alignment across planning, procurement, operations, logistics, and communications can drive successful project completion
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