Groundhog Apps

Short Interval Control

Boost Tons-To-Surface by upto 40%  in 9 Months​

GroundHog SIC transforms your work planning with faster adjustments and quicker shift starts, 
resulting in higher productivity and more efficient operations.

Cut Shift Allocation Time by Over 50%

Accelerate Shift Starts and Get Miners Underground Faster using GroundHog Short Interval Control

Automatic Shift Allocation

Automatic Shift Allocation

Traditional shift allocation requires manual reconciliation of status, equipment, and personnel. GroundHog Short Interval Control automates it for fast, one-click allocation.

  • Collect equipment, attendance, and shift data manually or automatically.
  • Pre-assign operators to equipment based on training and certifications.
  • Set priorities and preferences; the algorithm automates allocation.

Minimize Deviation between Plan and Execution

Improve Compliance with Your Life of Mine Plans

Import Mine Plans, Create Execution Plans

GroundHog Short Interval Control creates an execution plan aligned with your mine’s life plan, monitoring and controlling deviations and ensuring timely, budget-compliant goals.

  • Import daily, weekly, and monthly plans from systems like Deswik.
  • Automatically allocate tasks or use drag-and-drop for manual assignment.
  • Monitor production and adjust plans based on actuals reported through Supervisor App or Fleet Management System.
Import Mine Plans, Create Execution Plans

Streamline Task Distribution and Communication

Send Right Tasks to the Right People at the Right Location

Task Distribution and Communication

Task Distribution and Communication

Our Short Interval Control optimizes task distribution and communication, ensuring efficient coordination and clarity across the team.

  • Tasks displayed on TVs, supervisors’ tablets, and equipment-mounted tablets.
  • Miners receive task details, location, and equipment’s last position.
  • Supervisors use GroundHog’s Line-up app to streamline crew meetings.

Efficient In-shift Progress Reviews via Control Room Center

Monitor In-shift Data, Equipment Downtimes, Delays, and Consumables in Real Time.

Real-time Shift Progress Tracking

GroundHog Short Interval Control enhances in-shift management with real-time task tracking, consumable monitoring, and downtime management for improved efficiency. GroundHog Mine Control Services help with monitoring these activities during the shift.

  • Control Room adjusts shift plans with real-time production updates.
  • Dispatch / Supervisors assess, reassign, resolve reported downs, raise work orders for maintenance.
  • Dispatch reviews re-supply alerts, task completion notifications, and takes action.
Real-time shift progress tracking

Boost Decisions with Detailed End-of-Shift Reports

Leverage Detailed Shift Reports for Improved Planning and Operational Efficiency

Automated Shift Logs and Reports

At each shift’s end, supervisors get a detailed report with KPIs and operational insights, aiding future planning and decision-making.

  • Tailored information for mine managers, supervisors, and executive management.
  • Obtain insights such as production losses, fleet availability, and equipment and workplace exam reports.
  • Shift Logs provide valuable data for informed decisions on upcoming shifts.

Seamlessly Integrate with Other GroundHog solutions

Connect Teams and Activities for Enhanced Collaboration

Integrate with Other GroundHog Products

Our system integrates with other GroundHog products, facilitating seamless information exchange between control room operations, on-site activities, and maintenance and safety teams.

  • Connect with GroundHog Fleet Management System, Mine Manager and Supervisor Apps for streamlined actuals data collection.
  • Sync with GroundHog Maintenance Cloud to manage work orders for equipment issues.
  • Link with Safety LMS to obtain training certifications and maintain compliance.
Integrate with other GroundHog products

Shift Planning Made Easy

Discover How GroundHog Short Interval Control makes Shift Planning Easy!

Our Software Stack

OpsCenter/OpsCloud
Mine-Manager-App
Mine Manager App
Supervisor UG
Supervisor App
UG FMS
FMS Operator App

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Frequently Asked Questions

GroundHog SIC is a state-of-the-art Mining Short Interval Control system designed to maximize sustainable mining intensity in both underground and open pit operations. It features user-centered design, controls production, schedules, tracks workforce, and provides insights to enhance process efficiency.

GroundHog SIC seamlessly integrates with other GroundHog products, including Fleet Management System, Real-Time Location Tracking, Telematics, IoT, and more. It also supports Open APIs for easy integration with third-party software like SAP, mine planning tools, HRMS, and maintenance management systems.

GroundHog SIC uses a Greedy Algorithm-based autoscheduler to automatically allocate equipment and personnel, optimizing utilization. Supervisors can also manually assign tasks using a drag-and-drop interface. Completed tasks are distributed to monitors, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring everyone knows their tasks and equipment locations.

Crew supervisors use GroundHog’s Line-up app to streamline line-up meetings, ensuring that all team members are informed and prepared for their tasks.

 OpsCenter personnel or Dispatch monitor real-time production and adjust shift plans based on actuals reported through the SIC app or Fleet Management System. In the absence of an FMS, radio communications are used to update actuals.

 Shift supervisors assess the reasons for downs or delays, evaluate their impact, and reassign equipment or operators as needed. Maintenance is notified with details and impact to quickly address equipment issues and minimize production disruptions.

Shift logs include KPIs such as advance rates, tonnes mined, material routing, and consumables. They also detail individual tasks, completion rates, variances, production losses, hazards, equipment exams, and workplace exams. These reports assist production planners and supervisors in making informed decisions for future shifts.

See GroundHog in Action

We invite you to request a tailored demo of our platform. Our team will provide a personalized walkthrough, showcasing how GroundHog can meet your specific needs and answer any questions you may have.

Why Request a Demo?

  • Get a Customized Walkthrough: Experience how GroundHog can be tailored to fit your unique operational requirements.
  • Learn from Our Team: Engage with our experts, ask questions, and explore features that align with your interests.
  • Find Solutions: Identify ways GroundHog can help overcome your operational challenges.

We look forward to demonstrating how GroundHog can transform your operations. If you have any questions before scheduling your demo, feel free to reach out to us at getStuffDone@groundhogapps.com. Let’s work together to enhance your operations!

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