Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Needs Assessment and Specification: Accurately defining the project’s exact requirements for machinery and equipment.
- Vendor and Manufacturer Selection: Identifying and evaluating top-tier global manufacturers and suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
- Price and Contract Negotiation: Securing the most competitive prices and favorable contract terms, including warranties and maintenance agreements.
- Lease vs. Buy Analysis: Evaluating whether it is more cost-effective to purchase, lease, or rent specific equipment.
- Financing and Payment Management: Structuring the financing for large-scale equipment purchases and managing payment schedules.
- Customization and Fabrication: Overseeing the customization of equipment to meet the unique demands of the project’s geological conditions.
- Quality Control and Inspection: Performing independent inspections of equipment before shipment to ensure it meets all specifications.
- Shipping and Transport Logistics: Managing the complex logistics of transporting large and heavy equipment to the mine site.
- On-Site Assembly and Commissioning: Supervising the assembly and testing of the mining plant and equipment on-site to ensure it is operational.
- Spare Parts Inventory: Establishing a comprehensive inventory of critical spare parts to minimize downtime from equipment failure.
- Maintenance and Service Agreements: Securing long-term service agreements with manufacturers to ensure ongoing maintenance and support.
- Asset Management System: Implementing a system to track and manage the lifecycle of all assets, from purchase to disposal.
- Depreciation and Tax Planning: Strategically planning for equipment depreciation to optimize tax benefits.