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Production Scheduler

Dynamic Haulage

Problem: Within the production scheduling planning horizon, it is not uncommon for the road network to change as a result of mining activities. Prior to version 21.2 of APS, it was not possible to model the dynamic nature of pit haul roads.

Solution: In version 21.2 ofAPS, Dynamic Haulage has been included in the Setup items. Dynamic Haulage works the same as it does in ATS and contains the same trigger types. More information regarding Dynamic Haulage can be found here /wiki/spaces/212AD/pages/30937116 .

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Truck Optimisation

Problem: In version 21.1, we introduced the Truck Dispatch system, which was a significant improvement over the previous trucking system, which mixed instantaneous logic with TUM logic. When using the Truck Dispatch mode, it was highlighted that it was challenging to troubleshoot why the optimiser was doing certain things, i.e., sending material to a stockpile despite starving the crusher. This was a result of the schedule needing to complete two passes to assign the trucks. Other limitations existed around the period-based digger assignments.

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