Integrating Supply Chain Processes for Smooth Mining Operations

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Currently, majority of mining companies in Asia are experiencing bottlenecks in their supply chain processes and this causes a delay of delivery which leads to higher operating costs and significantly impacts the bottom line. This is mainly due to the poor operational infrastructure constraints experts are currently working in. Other challenges in supply chain are effectively collaborating the supply chain planning process, avoiding machinery failures at processing plants, stockpile handling, overland transportation and in loading and out loading infrastructure constraints at the port.

This conference is tailored made for strong competencies in operations and logistics management applied at the mine site and across the supply chain infrastructure to curb bottlenecks. Participants will gain knowledge in integrating supply chain processes for smooth mining operations from the mine pit to the port to optimise performance and efficiency. Furthermore it will also address topics on how to accurately forecast output of materials through effective demand and inventory planning strategies to meet customer demands and creating competitive advantage through the use of supply chain management software solutions to automate processes from pit-to-port.

In addition, it also features a half-day workshop facilitated by Richard Anderson, Principal Quality Engineer of PT Mandala Adi Guna (MAG). Richard Anderson has been working in the mining industry for the past 30 years. He has gained extensive practical experience in materials handling, blending and transportation while working in a production environment at several mines in the Hunter Valley region and has adapted this practical approach when working on consulting projects. Some of the companies that Richard has provided consulting support relating to quality management includes Freeport Mine, Kaltim Prima Coal, Oakbridge Mining, Multi Resources Indonesia and Bulga Coal Management (Saxonvale Coal) just to name a few.

Conference speakers includes representative from Rio Tinto, Australia, Anglo American South Africa, Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd, PT. Kaltim Prima Coal Indonesia, Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) India, Coal Preparation Society of India, PT. Essar (Coal Mining) Indonesia, Philex Mining Corporation Philippines, Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL) India.

This conference is proudly endorsed by The Indonesian Mining Services Association (ASPINDO) and Indonesia Coal Mining Association (APBI-ICMA). Together with supporting media partners which are Tambang Magazine, Indonesia, Coal International, Mining World and theenergyinfo.com.

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