iXcede delivers US $100M boost in production
eXcellerate’s data and analytics software unlocked an 8% increase in overall production across the fleet of a top 12 global Copper producer, providing targeted, translating to a sizable estimated annual revenue boost of US $100M.
Challenges
The current performance system did not assess on a ‘like for like’ (LFL) basis.
The client required a trusted and engaging system, allowing individual operators to understand their strengths and identify areas for improvement and in addition, a means to accurately identify high performing operators ensuring optimised machine time.
The client has also identified their average truck load weights were significantly less than their 306t target and required improvement in this area and an overall productivity uplift.
Findings and Solution
iXcede was able to highlight critical insights into the operation;
- Operators regarded as high performing, when assessed on a like for like LFL basis,
- Some operators who had been classed as low performing, when assessed on a LFL basis, were actually high performers.
- The ability to readily and accurately identify high performing operators leading to strategic allocation of resources.
Impact
- Overall, operators were provided with unbiased, accurate, targeted performance feedback improvement their digging capability.
- The client was able to recognise an increase in truck weights of 7% over an 8-month period.
- Further, average truck weights consistently surpassed the initial target of 306t, with a decrease in bucket cycle time of 8% and an increase in overall production of 8% also identified.
The eXcellerate Way
At eXcellerate, we focus on building long-term capability, not just delivering technical solutions. By investing time in one-on-one coaching and leading group discussions, we empower our client teams to challenge the status quo and foster collaboration.
Our approach:
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- Sharing our deep, accumulated industry experience
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- Breaking down silos to foster a culture of collaboration
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- Instilling confidence in the team to challenge existing assumptions Enhancing the technical skills of the planning and operations teams
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- Encouraging innovative thinking by questioning assumptions previously accepted as facts
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- Bringing together industry talent and expertise to achieve informed and lasting outcomes
The Outcome
The truck payload improvement was achieved on time in September 2021 and the project was valued +US$100M in the Anglo American 2021 Technical Presentation.
Review
“In November 2020, Los Bronces Mine sought to implement an operator coaching and management system to improve operator performance on Electric Shovels (6*Cat495), Hydraulic Diggers (4*KomPC5500), and payloads on Trucks (56*Kom930E +8%). iXcede was selected to integrate with the Anglo American Business Improvement System and provide detailed feedback to the Operators and Supervisors from surveyed and reconciled data to facilitate individual operator performance coaching and improvement on the major equipment on site. The system was delivered on time and on budget with additional reporting. The truck payload improvement was achieved on time in September 2021 and the project was valued +US$100M in the Anglo American Technical Presentation 2021”
– Marc Johnson, former Technical Services Manager at Los Bronces Mine
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