You Can’t Control Costs When Your Data Is Buried

Successful mining operations need quick access to key data in order to make smart decisions.  Key performance indicators (KPIs) are commonly used to monitor and measure operations so that mining companies can respond quickly to problems or areas of need.  You can’t find data quickly when it’s buried in spreadsheets or lost in specialty software.  Put your data at your fingertips with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.

Like many other new businesses, mining companies often get off the ground using entry-level or specialty software and spreadsheets to manage data.  Over time, these disparate solutions can become bogged down with the volume of data your operations are generating, which makes it difficult to find the data you need to make the swift, prudent decisions that drive growth.  Download “6 Brilliant Ways Mining Companies Use Technology To Control Costs,” a complimentary infographic, to see how you can uncover accurate, reliable data and use it to grow your operations.

Mining companies often collect and analyze an array of data including geological and production data, financial and assets, human resources and payroll activities, and other data generated from business operations.  With your board, investors, project managers, and other leaders scattered between mine sites and offices, locally and remotely, it can become challenging to access the data needed to respond quickly to changing business conditions or site-specific mining activities.  A comprehensive, integrated ERP solution can get you and your team closer to the data that they need, when they need it, by organizing it within a centralized location.  You can also establish and monitor KPIs to measure operational activities and make corrections as needed.  The quicker you can respond to problem areas, the quicker you can get projects back on the right track.

Similarly, monitoring spending and budgetary data in real-time can prevent cost overruns, as well as identify ways that you can prevent wasteful spending or work with greater efficiency.  Built-in business intelligence can support efforts to monitor productivity and profitability variables and learn how to control costs.  Download “6 Brilliant Ways Mining Companies Use Technology To Control Costs” and contact Caron Business Solutions to learn how to prevent data from getting buried and controlling costs with ERP.

 

Paul has been involved with ERP software for almost 30 years with a focus on the mining industry. His experience as an accountant, implementation consultant, programmer, and business owner, enables him to have a well-rounded perspective. Known for his depth of knowledge and passion for technology, Paul’s expertise benefits many clients in mining and related industries.