In our previous blog “Practical digital applications in mining, minerals and metals”, we went through some practical applications of Mine Digitization on these businesses, and described how an integrated approach for those can be realized through modern, open and interoperable architectures. These enable digitization by providing closely coupled linkages with a cybersecure envelope across the smart device, edge control, and apps and analytics layers of mining, minerals and metals enterprises, increasing field to enterprise transparency, and enhancing value chain visibility and efficiency all along the asset life-cycle.
An Integrated Operations Management (IOM) strategy can contribute to the three major competitive imperatives that enable a sustainable and profitable business on these industries.