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Product-first optimisation
Product-first optimisation
Optimising fleets for product-first outcomes
BlueForge embeds product requirements at the heart of mine and quarry optimisation through an independent study that re-engineers operations from the product backward. By aligning fleet, process, and commercial strategy with grade, size, and specification, every decision—from equipment choice to haulage and stockpiles—ties directly to cost per tonne and compliance. Options are stress-tested through scenario modelling, operations benchmarked against best practice, and performance independently verified, creating a transparent evidence base. The result is an optimised fleet and operational strategy backed by a board-ready business case for capital allocation and lifecycle care. Owners gain clarity, managers actionable pathways, and boards defendable justification for investment, reducing risk and unlocking long-term value.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Defining the fleet that delivers the product
Comprehensive Fleet Optimisation | Evaluate crushers, screens, washing systems, loaders, and haulage assets to configure the best-performing mix. Each unit is selected and sized to maximise utilisation and output. |
Precise Product Mapping | Match equipment capabilities to grade, size, and specification targets. This ensures consistent compliance and reduces the risk of off-specification production. |
Robust Scenario Modelling | Simulate alternative fleet strategies across operating and market conditions to confirm efficiency, resilience, and productivity. Provides clarity on trade-offs and risks before decisions are finalised. |
Reliable Operational Assurance | Deliver cost-aligned recommendations of fleet configurations that provide technical confidence and operational certainty, ensuring the product is delivered as specified. |
Aligning operations around the chosen fleet
Detailed Asset Placement | Conduct studies to position and configure assets for maximum utilisation, ensuring fleet performance is fully supported by site layout. |
Strategic Deployment Options | Compare in-pit versus near-plant strategies to determine the most efficient and cost-effective operating model. |
Targeted Haulage Optimisation | Analyse haul routes and cycle times to streamline movement, reduce delays, and enhance overall productivity. |
Effective Stockpile Management | Design stockpiles and blending strategies that maintain product consistency and ensure compliance with specification requirements. |
Independent verification of product-first outcomes
Accurate Compliance Verification | Confirm that operations consistently deliver grade, size, and specification targets through independent checks and analysis. |
Comprehensive KPI Benchmarking | Measure fleet and shift performance against key indicators to identify strengths, gaps, and improvement areas. |
Predictive Performance Modelling | Use advanced modelling to test deployment and blending strategies, validating future compliance and efficiency. |
Independent Operational Audits | Provide impartial assessments of operator alignment to product objectives, ensuring transparent and reliable outcomes. |
Turning fleet choices into investment cases
Integrated Lifecycle Modelling | Link lifecycle costs directly to product outcomes, ensuring investments align with grade, specification, and long-term performance. |
Reliable ROI Forecasting | Develop defendable return-on-investment projections for new fleet and handling assets, with scenarios stress-tested for accuracy. |
Transparent Risk Assessment | Quantify commercial risks and benefits clearly, giving decision-makers visibility of trade-offs and potential impacts. |
Board-Ready Reporting | Deliver tailored outputs for executives and investors, presenting findings in a structured case that builds confidence in capital decisions. |
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Sarel Blaauw
senior partner
+61 498 785 165