Short Interval Control with groundHog

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Short Interval Control with groundHog
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Short Interval Control
SIC is a framework of structured processes to
better manage shift tasks by regularly reviewing
performance within a shift and evaluating where
production stands relative to plan.
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Lets look at how a modern implementation of SIC
can improve the ef?ciency of production.
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Challenges in Underground Mining Ops
Production in underground mines involves managing
a complex chain of operations. Each shift
requires the assignment of people and equipment
to different tasks, and the coordination of
multiple tasks to improve equipment utilization
and achieve sustainable production targets.
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Challenges in Underground Mining Ops
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Challenges in Underground Mining Ops
The accuracy and validity of the data is often
questionable for verbal and paper
task-reports. The delay of a single task could
lead to a domino effect, subsequently impacting
the overall completion time of a process. The
opportunity to address delays during the shift
itself is lost since the results are known only
after the shift has ended.
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SIC Concept and Methodolgy
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SIC Concept and Methodolgy
SIC is implemented as a series of short and
focused review meetings carried out by
front-line teams every two to four hours. The
objective of the meeting is to rapidly identify
and react to emerging problems which could
adversely affect production and to use data to
determine improvement opportunities for the next
shift.
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SIC Concept and Methodolgy
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The review meetings are typically completed in 5
- 10 minutes, during which front-line personnel
complete a series of following four steps
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Reviewing the Previous Interval
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Looking Forward to the Next Interval
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What must mine supervisors and operation
controllers do differently?

1. Get crew related information on tablet or web
   browser (laptop/desktop) instead of reading off
   paper.
2. Input everything on the tablets, smartphones or
   web browser instead of writing on paper.
3. Use tablets in place of radios.

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Digitization of SIC
Mining companies have shifted from the
traditional methods of paper-based data
collection to recording data on digital devices
such as smartphones and tablets. By harnessing
data that is now available digitally, management
gains the intelligence to pursue new goals in a
more strategic, data driven framework.
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Summary
The
successful
application of
SIC requires
that

• your team has the skills and the desire to make
  improvements to the production process. With the
  right set of tools, your team can be equipped to
  measure current happenings and identify areas to
  improve performance.

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FREE EBOOK
Getting Started with Short Interval Control for
Mining
In this eBook, we look at the concept of SIC and
how a modern implementation of SIC can improve
the effectiveness and ef?ciency of production
using real-time production data.
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