Theory of Constraints in Mining

Theory of Constraints in Mining

Hi All, I am currently pursuing a project on the application of TOC in Underground Coal Mining in Australia. I am looking for ideas, best practices, case studies or other resources that could be of help in this regard. Please experts, help me out here and let me know if there are any resources you are aware of and may be helpful. Thanks.

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		5 Arrie van Niekerk Business Consultant, South Africa
	Theory of Constraints in Mining Hi, I have done over 50 implementations in mines. It covered all the major mining methods and minerals including gold, platinum, iron ore, manganese, coal, copper, chromium, nickel and we have seen some very good results. The dilemma: No two mines are the same and we don't have anything close to a "generic" solution. Our basic methodology works well, but you have to dig deep and find the real constraints, the flow solutions, buffer management, new measures and daily management practices for the specific mine. In our experience, finding the physical bottlenecks and TOC flow solution is the easy part. Dealing with leadership and management issues is much more difficult. I don't know how I can help you via e-mail; it will be very difficult. Hope this helps...

		1 Juergen Kanz, Germany
	Theory of Constraints in Mining You are already in contact with Arrie van Niekerk. He is a well known TOC expert in mining. I sugges... Sign up

		0 Buzz Beyer Coach, South Africa
	Theory of Constraints in Mining TOC principles remain the same no matter which industry it is applied in. An important issue is to e... Sign up

		1 Salvador Pena Business Consultant, Mexico
	Mining TOC Implementations Hi, I guess one of the best sources of information regarding TOC implementations is in the tocico.or... Sign up