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Lean Six Sigma Fleet Management Model for the Optimization of Ore Transportation in Mechanized Underground Mines in Peru

  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

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Abstract

Mining activities around the world are undergoing constant change and modernization owing to technological and scientific advancements. Consequently, there are frequent proposals to streamline and enhance processes in mining operations. This study deals with ore transportation in mechanized mining units and aims to optimize fleet management using the Lean Six Sigma methodology to obtain a model in this specific process. The proposed method was implemented using a Lean Six Sigma instrument known as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). The case study was applied to an underground mine located in the Huancavelica region, Peru. The simulation showed that 24% of the time in the ore transport cycle is un-productive time and the improvement potential time represents 53% of the transportation process time.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th Brazilian Technology Symposium - Emerging Trends, Issues, and Challenges in the Brazilian Technology
EditorsYuzo Iano, Rangel Arthur, Osamu Saotome, Guillermo Kemper, Reinaldo Padilha França
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages429-438
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783030575472
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event5th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2019 - Campinas, Brazil
Duration: 22 Oct 201924 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume201
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference5th Brazilian Technology Symposium, BTSym 2019
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityCampinas
Period22/10/1924/10/19

Keywords

  • Fleet management
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Mechanized underground mining
  • Ores transportation

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