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Empowering Mining Operations with Short Interval Control: 5 Strategies for Greater Success
Short Interval Control (or SIC) is a framework of structured processes
August 12, 2024
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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
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.
- Faster shift starts
- Automate manual tasks
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.
- Integrated Planning
- Enhanced Compliance
Streamline Task Distribution and Communication
Send Right Tasks to the Right People at the Right Location
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 Co-ordination
- Clear Instructions
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.
- Faster Issue Resolution
- Better Resource Management
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.
- Role Based Insights
- Strategic Decision Making
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.
- Unified Data Flow
- Real-Time Insights
Shift Planning Made Easy
Discover How GroundHog Short Interval Control makes Shift Planning Easy!
Our Software Stack
OpsCenter/OpsCloud
Mine Manager App
Supervisor App
FMS Operator App
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GroundHog SIC?
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.
How does GroundHog SIC integrate with other systems?
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.
How does the Greedy Algorithm-based task assignment work?
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.
How does GroundHog SIC facilitate line-up meetings?
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.
How does GroundHog SIC handle real-time production monitoring?
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.
What happens when there are downs or delays?
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.
What information is included in shift logs and reports?
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.
Unlock the Power of Underground Short Interval Control
Implementing Underground Short Interval Control can significantly improve the safety, efficiency, and productivity of mining operations. By leveraging real-time data and fostering a culture of accountability and communication, SIC helps mining companies optimize their processes, leading to better outcomes in challenging underground environments. If you’re interested in learning more about how SIC can benefit your operations, consider scheduling a demo with our team at GroundHog!
- Get 360º views of their mine 24×7
- Plan and execute their shifts to mine more tons
- Get production data from sensors
- Plan their rollouts for Digitization and Automation
