Completed projects
We have implemented more than 35 successful commercial planning and simulation projects.
Harnessing the Flexible Architecture of MineTwin for Fluorite Mine Simulation
Performing calculations to support mine production increase planning, including the determination of the required number of additional mine dump trucks and the assessment of the mining transport system’s capacity. The simulation model created with the MineTwin tool has made it possible to provide reasoned answers to the following questions:
- How many additional mine dump trucks will be needed for increased production?
- What impact will the additional skip hoist construction have on the equipment fleet?
- How will different equipment operating schedules influence mine productivity?
Period: May 2023 — August 2023
Industry: Mining
Client / Partner: The world’s largest fluorite ore mine Las Cuevas (Mexico)/ AVA Solutions
Scenario analysis tool of options for transportation of liquids and cargo among oil production facilities
Development of simulation-based tool for:
- estimation of vehicle structure to ensure the required transportation service level
- comparison of operational parameters of the modelled system under various transportation schemas being used
- quantitative evaluation of the effects of transportation-related changes and improvements.
Period: October 2021 — January 2022
Industry: Oil and gas
Client / Partner: Foreign subsidiary of a major oil company/ BRIGHT Group
Determining constraints and equipment fleet configuration with MineTwin
Determining constraints and equipment fleet configuration for one of the biggest open cast coal mines in Southern Africa. We used MineTwin to create a detailed simulation model of coal mine operations that was used to answer the following questions:
- How many dozers, excavators, and trucks are required to fulfill the plan?
- Is a buffer of ore needed in front of the conveyor? If so, what should its size be?
Period: July 2021 — August 2021
Industry: Mining
Client / Partner: One of the coal mining companies/ Tomahee, Minfo
Supply Chain Simulation to Test Theory of Constraints Implementation for Macmillan Publishing
Development of continent-wide books supply chain simulation model for MacMillan Publishing House. The objective of the project was to investigate the extent, consequences and causes of surpluses and shortages of their titles within retailers and their own DCs. The model was also used to quantify the potential impact of moving to a Theory of Constraints (TOC) best practice for managing inventory and determining print quantities.
Period: June 2018 – November 2018
Industry: Wholesale and Retail
Client / Partner: MacMillan Publishing / Goldratt Research Labs
Supply Chain Simulation to Test Theory of Constraints Implementation for Cargil
Development of edible oils supply chain simulation model for Cargill. The model embraced sourcing, production, components and finished goods inventory managements as well as distribution of edible oils across North America. The model was used to optimize production batching policies and to test and verify inventory management algorithms. The simulation has interactive visualization of inventory and production dynamics that allowed users to faster analyze the complex interdependencies of the supply chain.
Period: August 2017 – February 2018
Industry: Agriculture
Client / Partner: Cargill / Goldratt Research Labs
Analysis of Electrical Steel Plant Configurations for Tata Steel Cogent
Development of dynamic simulation model of Cogent Orb Electrical Steels plant. The purpose of the model is to evaluate effect of upgrading critical processing centers. The model is also used to study operational and financial indicators of the plant considering high volatility of processing quality (yield losses, variable non-prime yield, etc.).
Period: February 2017 – February 2018
Industry: Metallurgy
Client / Partner: Tata Steel / Goldratt Research Labs
Using Simulation to Improve Profitability and Supply Reliability of Tata Steel UK Integrated Supply Chain
Development of dynamic supply chain simulation model for Tata Steel UK (2 plants, 28 production centers including 3 casters, 49 external warehouses). The model embraces production scheduling, WIP and finished products inventory management as well as transportation by rail and sea. The model is used to identify system bottlenecks for different demand profiles. Another purpose of the model is to develop, test and evaluate algorithms of prioritizing production and customer orders.
Period: February 2017 – February 2018
Industry: Metallurgy
Client / Partner: Tata Steel / Goldratt Research Labs
Inventory Management Simulation Based on Theory of Constraints for Microsoft
Development of simulation model to support changing of stock and time buffer management policies throughout the global supply chain of electronic devices. The model captured the supply chain from tier 2 suppliers of components to shelves of retail stores in more than 30 countries.
Period: September 2015 – February 2016
Industry: Electronics
Client / Partner: Microsoft / Goldratt Research Labs
Road Traffic Library for AnyLogic
Development of Road Traffic Library – the library for modeling of road traffic for software AnyLogic.
Period: February 2015 – February 2016
Industry: IT
Client / Partner: The AnyLogic Company
Potash Outbound Logistics Planning for BHP Billiton
Development of dynamic simulation for strategic planning of potash mine outbound logistics. Client — BHP Billiton, the world’s largest mineral resources company.
Period: October 2014 – April 2015
Industry: Mining
Client / Partner: BHP Billiton / Goldratt Research Labs
