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Mr Benno Giuliani " We selected SolveIT Software for Integrated Planning of the NCA demand chain...""We selected SolveIT Software for Integrated Planning of the NCA demand chain as they are experienced in optimising complex and dynamic logistics processes. The NCA coal chain is a key asset in the Xstrata Coal Australia portfolio and is set for significant expansion in coming years. Ensuring we exceed customer expectations through optimisation of value, quality, quantity and cost of XCQ's coal products is our primary goal, and logistics optimisation initiatives across our systems landscape is a key driver for improved commercial and operational outcomes."Transport and Logistics Manager
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Mr Stuart Spicer " SolveIT Software has a proven track record of dealing with complex supply chains, and has delivered on time and on budget for our implementation requirement..."With the rapid ramp up in throughput achieved to date and expansions underway to increase production to 155 million tonnes per annum, Fortescue required an integrated planning, scheduling and optimisation capability that could deliver one view of the enterprise for supply chain planning and scheduling. Given the requirement to manage moving bottlenecks during multiple growth phases, and a dynamically changing operating environment around factors such as weather, production variability, and market demand, we needed an enterprise system that could handle this complexity while being highly user friendly for a range of stakeholders from the mine, rail, and port operations of our business. SolveIT Software has a proven track record of dealing with complex supply chains, and has delivered on time and on budget for our implementation requirement.Manager of Integrated Planning
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Mr Peter Bates Xstrata Copper " We recognize the world-best optimisation science upon which SolveIT Software's planning & scheduling applications are based..."We recognize the world-best optimisation science upon which SolveIT Software's planning & scheduling applications are based, along with the deep domain knowledge they bring to the table in a multitude of complex, vertically integrated, push/pull supply chains. For these reasons, Xstrata Copper and Xstrata Zinc have selected SolveIT Software for optimising the end-to-end copper, zinc, lead, and magnetite supply chains in Australia, from mine planning all the way through to ship loading.CIO
Xstrata Copper
SolveIT's Mining Exploration Management & Exploration Planning Solution
Exploration Planning, Scheduling, and Optimisation
The most significant asset of any mining company is the resources and reserves in the ground. The investment made facilitating the discovery process for new deposits and extending the life of deposits is enormous. To maintain the value of this spend, appropriate systems need to be in place that capture the exploration cycle from the earliest roots in the budgeting process. Allocation of expenditure, and subsequent planning, scheduling and execution of exploration drilling activities requires an integrated view to ensure the optimisation of resource allocation and the most efficient use of dollars spent per metre drilled. SolveIT Software's Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system configured for exploration management provides an integrated planning environment with the ability to visualise, and analyse the impact of different scenarios for mining exploration.
SolveIT Software's APS system delivers the following capabilities:
- Centralises all exploration planning, scheduling and budgeting in one system for users in head office or on site.
- Enables a consistent platform and process for exploration planning, scheduling and budgeting.
- Streamlines the process of aggregating all exploration activities across all tenements/mines/locations.
- Ability to easily compare multiple plans/schedules/budgets against key performance indicators and targets i.e. metres, cost, strategic/growth/operational holes and objectives.
- Easily change configuration parameters to understand the impact of a change on the outcome.
- Replaces manual processes and spreadsheets.
- Assimilates cost and productivity data automatically.
- Optimises to assist decision support relating to demand and use of available supply. This includes decisions relating to what holes to drill to meet objectives such as metres, what holes to drill to maximise equipment utilisation etc.
- Enables dynamic what if scenario comparisons within the application.
- Models and optimises in 2D/3D rig routes across mines or dispersed exploration areas.
SolveIT Software's Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system reduces the costs of budget and forecast compliance by improving the rigour of data management around scheduling and planning over long-term and short-term timeframes. The system improves the visibility of detailed plans and schedules and allows planners to quickly analyse and test the assumptions of different planning paradigms.
