Terminal
Operators
For operators of bulk terminals servicing a range of producers connected with large complex bulk haulage rail networks
Maximise system throughput
Simultaneously optimise inbound and outbound operations
Global optimisation
Simultaneously minimise demurrage, maximise throughput and terminal asset utilisation
Contract evaluation
Assess the impact of different contract portfolios on asset utilisation
Operating paradigms
Model dedicated stockpile and/or cargo assembly terminal operations
Complex Scheduling
Simultaneously schedule inbound (load point terminal stockpile) and outbound (terminal stockpile to vessel) operations for bulk haulage rail networks comprising multiple producers, load points and rail haulage providers
Maximise Profits
Examine the impacts of alternate terminal operating procedures, maintenance regimes, demand profiles and infrastructure upgrades
RACE Case Studies
Efficiently allocate crew to depots and undertake strategic studies
Using RACE to operate one of the world’s largest interconnected coal rail networks
Exploiting Hidden Capacity and Other Efficiencies Through Optimal Bulk Rail Logistics Planning
Determining Optimal Production Capacity by Modelling the Greater Coal Network
Maximising crew utilisation using optimisation in rail haulage operations
Maximising coal velocity through complex mining value chains
Optimising one of the world’s most complex coal supply chains
Mining supply chain optimisation with Gurobi
Increased profitability and throughput for rail based supply chains
Maximising profitability by using optimisation based decision support