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Trends in mining asset management.

Effective management of mining asset maintenance plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of operations. At Aisoncore, we have seen the challenges faced by maintenance managers , with the effective management of repairable assets standing out as a critical concern. Repairable assets are components or equipment that can be repaired rather than directly replaced. To streamline the maintenance process and avoid excessive downtime and costs, implementing traceability solutions for repairable asset management is essential.

We created a solution that allows to generate traceable maintenance of components throughout the repair process with third parties, improving the overall efficiency of maintenance and allowing substantial improvements in the visibility of the entire process. In this article we would like to share with you the main trends that we have observed that really contribute to the operation:

Implementing a solid mining asset tracking system

An effective repairable asset management system starts with pre-repair activities and involves implementing a robust asset tracking design. The main components of this type of system are the assistance in the process of requests and their approvals, together with planning and logistics, and within Aisoncore this process is fully digitized, allowing complete traceability. In this way it is possible to detect bottlenecks and based on this streamline processes, which ultimately generates advantages such as having the repairables in the operation before and generate more efficient processes.

Integrating suppliers for centralized maintenance management

Investing in a software solution that brings together repair providers in different cities, as well as carriers and ITOs can significantly improve the traceability and efficiency of repairables maintenance. Our technology provides a single, consolidated data platform for maintenance teams to record and access information related to repairable assets, including inventory status, handling times, maintenance history, repairs performed, spare parts used and equipment downtime. By capturing and organizing this data in one place, maintenance managers can easily track the status and performance of each repairable, allowing them to make informed decisions.This allows them to make informed decisions, schedule preventive maintenance and optimize inventory levels.

Seamless communication and collaboration

Effective communication and collaboration between maintenance teams, repair shops and purchasing areas are crucial for the efficient management of repairable components. Implementing a comprehensive communication system that enables seamless collaboration between stakeholders can significantly improve traceability and streamline the repair process. The use of digital platforms, such as project management tools or maintenance-specific applications, allows stakeholders to communicate in real time, ensuring effective coordination during repair or overhaul activities. These collaborative systems help minimize repair times, optimize spare parts procurement and reduce overall maintenance costs.

According to a study by EY "The main risks and opportunities of the mining industry", one of the main concerns and growth opportunities for the industry in the future is the improvement in productivity and cost, which is directly related to the timely and correct management of repairable assets with the help of technology. Patricio Rojas, CEO of Aisoncore and Antara comments:

One of the main pillars of our company is the collaboration between principals and suppliers. We know that the industry handles multiple components as well as multiple suppliers. The main challenge is that different actors can maintain a fluid communication, without friction, and that this can serve to improve times, results and generate a complete ecosystem that contributes to the real growth of operations. In this sense, the role of technology is key. We need to create technology-based processes that are highly scalable for the mining industry of the future.

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Effective management of repairable parts is vital to maintaining efficiency and minimizing downtime in industrial operations. By implementing traceable solutions, such as robust asset tracking systems, centralized maintenance management software, IoT sensors and seamless communication platforms, maintenance managers can optimize repairable management. These strategies facilitate tracking, improve planning, proactive maintenance and streamline collaboration between stakeholders. By adopting traceable solutions for repairable asset management, the mining industry has an opportunity to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce costs and ensure continued operational productivity.

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