Empowering Mining Operations with Short Interval Control: 5 Strategies for Greater Success
Short Interval Control (or SIC) is a framework of structured processes
GroundHog SIC transforms your work planning with faster adjustments and quicker shift starts,
resulting in higher productivity and more efficient operations.
Accelerate Shift Starts and Get Miners Underground Faster using GroundHog Short Interval Control
Traditional shift allocation requires manual reconciliation of status, equipment, and personnel. GroundHog Short Interval Control automates it for fast, one-click allocation.
Improve Compliance with Your Life of Mine 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.
Send Right Tasks to the Right People at the Right Location
Our Short Interval Control optimizes task distribution and communication, ensuring efficient coordination and clarity across the team.
Monitor In-shift Data, Equipment Downtimes, Delays, and Consumables in Real Time.
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.
Leverage Detailed Shift Reports for Improved Planning and Operational Efficiency
At each shift’s end, supervisors get a detailed report with KPIs and operational insights, aiding future planning and decision-making.
Connect Teams and Activities for Enhanced Collaboration
Our system integrates with other GroundHog products, facilitating seamless information exchange between control room operations, on-site activities, and maintenance and safety teams.
Discover How GroundHog Short Interval Control makes Shift Planning Easy!
Short Interval Control (or SIC) is a framework of structured processes
Short Interval Control has become the standard process to improve
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.
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.
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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