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GroundHog Inventory Management System
Optimize Inventory Visibility, Control Costs, and Boost Equipment Availability for Mining Operations
Complete Inventory Overview
Real-time visibility of consumables across all locations
Get Full Visibility
GroundHog’s Inventory Management System gives Operations Superintendents, Maintenance Supervisors, and Procurement teams a complete view of all consumables across all warehouses and laydowns, including underground locations. This accurate visibility helps improve inventory tracking and enhances operational efficiency.
- Real-time tracking of operational and maintenance consumables across all warehouse and laydown areas.
- Eliminates guesswork, allowing teams to access inventory information anytime for more informed decisions.
- Real-time tracking
- Informed decisions
Precise Cost Tracking
Integrated tracking for accurate budgeting and expense management
Accurate Production and Maintenance Costs
GroundHog’s integration capabilities provide Mine Managers, Maintenance Planners, and Superintendents with precise tracking of consumable and maintenance costs. These insights are essential for accurate budget planning and cost control in mining operations.
- Integrates with the GroundHog Fleet Management Module to track consumables cost per tonne mined, aiding in budget accuracy.
- Connects with the GroundHog Maintenance Module for precise cost tracking per equipment, improving financial planning.
- Budget accuracy
- Financial planning
Streamlined Inventory Access
Quick ordering and replenishment to minimize equipment downtime
Increases Equipment Availability
By providing real-time visibility into inventory levels, GroundHog helps prevent downtime caused by stock shortages. With this system, operators, dispatchers, and procurement teams can quickly respond to parts needs, improving equipment availability.
- Operators can order parts directly through GroundHog Fleet Management, and dispatchers can notify procurement instantly.
- Procurement can quickly replenish stock, reducing wait times and enhancing equipment uptime.
- Part ordering
- Enhanced uptime
Smarter Inventory Forecasting
Predict demand accurately to maintain optimal stock levels
Forecast Replenishment Schedules
GroundHog empowers Procurement Teams with tools to make data-driven decisions on inventory ordering, ensuring necessary supplies are available when needed. The system’s automated reporting also provides trends to help predict future demand.
- Allows Procurement Teams to monitor demand and forecast future inventory needs accurately
- Automated reports like daily stock and weekly usage summaries help teams maintain a balanced inventory
- Demand monitoring
- Inventory balance
Proactive Inventory Alerts
Stay informed with automated notifications for balanced inventory management
Get Timely Notifications
GroundHog’s Inventory Management System keeps teams informed with notifications based on inventory thresholds. These alerts help prevent stock issues by notifying the team of low or high inventory levels or slow-moving items.
- Set low-stock alerts to prevent understocking and optimize inventory management.
- Receive notifications for high inventory levels or slow-moving items, enabling better stock control.
- Low-stock alerts
- Stock control
Enhance Efficiency with GroundHog Inventory Management
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OpsCenter/OpsCloud
Supervisor App
Mine Manager App
FMS Operator App
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does GroundHog's Inventory Management System provide inventory visibility?
GroundHog offers real-time tracking of consumables across all warehouse and laydown areas, including underground locations. This visibility allows teams to access inventory data instantly, making it easier to manage resources efficiently.
How can GroundHog help with accurate production and maintenance cost tracking?
GroundHog integrates with the Fleet Management Module to track consumables cost per tonne mined and with the Maintenance Module to record costs for maintaining each piece of equipment. This helps teams build accurate budgets and improve financial planning.
How does better inventory management increase equipment availability?
With GroundHog’s real-time inventory view, operators can quickly order parts, and procurement can immediately replenish stock, which reduces delays caused by stockouts. This streamlines access to parts and enhances equipment uptime.
How does GroundHog help forecast inventory replenishment schedules?
GroundHog enables Procurement Teams to monitor demand and predict future needs accurately. With automated reports such as daily stock summaries and weekly usage trends, teams can make data-driven decisions on inventory ordering.
How do notifications work in the GroundHog Inventory Management System?
The system allows teams to set low-stock alerts to prevent understocking. GroundHog also notifies teams of high inventory levels or slow-moving items, helping maintain balanced and optimized stock levels.
