Most mines don’t need more dashboards that measure outputs (outputs are the consequence of focussed actions), they need a MOS that manages FLOW so tonnes, unit cost, and the teams unified focus on achieving plan can  move together. If your dashboards are green but your averate output is flat, your MOS is likely optimising local efficiency instead of mine-wide throughput. Let’s build the case for keeping your MOS and upgrade it to a FLOW-Centred MOS that uses the constraint a

If you are a mine executive, you probably ask this question often: “How is it that we work harder, measure more, and report endlessly, yet we struggle to lift productivity improvement to where it was 25 years ago?” Is this merely a mining problem? No, says Yves Morieux of Boston Consulting; Fortune 500 companies have also experienced a similar productivity slump. Productivity growth among Fortune 500 firms has fallen from 5% annually in the 1950s and 1960s to below 1% since 1

Does this sound familiar? How many times have you heard—or said—"I can't delegate more to my people. They just haven't shown the maturity to take ownership and go the extra mile"? How often do you get dragged into a production issue, only to waste an hour listening to explanations that don't add up, while your superintendents shift blame and deflect? It’s frustrating. It feels like you’re the only one trying to hold the whole operation together. But what if that "lack of matu

Gamify your operations For mine GMs & VPs who’ve seen “transformations” come and go—and want a system people actually love using.- “Make...

"Tell me how you measure me, and I will tell you how I will behave.” -—  Eli Goldratt If you found the post “ The KPI Trap: Why your people are fighting the system rather than the problem ” insightful, you may have noticed similarities to your own mine. It is likely that you have observed dedicated, hard-working teams with positive KPI results; yet the company still faces challenges with an inconsistent flow and unachieved targets. Understanding the KPI Dilemma Why does this

The real issue: At many mine sites, consistently meeting targets is rarely about our effort or the process, but rather about not understanding the actual constraint that governs throughput. Traditional KPI systems create competing priorities across departments, leaving the actual constraint under-resourced, which then limits the overall throughput of the mine. The human impact: These competing priorities result in high workload, significant rework, and longer and more frequen

Most mines run a Management Operating System (MOS) or rely on operating procedures. These bring governance, cadence, KPIs and visibility....

The Industry Pattern: Strong Direction Needs Daily Control Across the mining industry, we observe a consistent pattern: enterprise-wide...

Once again, you have had to adjust your calendar to address a critical issue. This time, it is to see if the mine can catch up to meet...

If you're a mine executive, you’re probably under pressure from every angle—production, safety, compliance, costs. And while you’re stuck...

Across dozens of sites, we see the same story: Crews are working flat out — but production keeps slipping. It’s not laziness. It’s not...

You’re not alone. The feeling of working intensely, yet seeing production targets slip, is a common challenge across many mining...

In mining, the pressure to improve productivity never lets up. But after years of "continuous improvement" programs, many sites are stuck...

Mining executives face mounting pressure to boost productivity while dealing with declining ore grades, deeper mines, rising costs,...

On 21 May 2025, Stratflow CEO Hendrik Lourens presented to the Mine Managers Association of Australia in Brisbane, offering a new lens...

Just Released: A major win for an Australian coal miner! A longwall coal mine has increased output by 33%—without any additional capital...

How One Mine Executive Transformed His Operation Mining management often feels like a constant battle. Firefighting, missed production...

At Stratflow, we’re committed to helping mine managers and operations teams solve their toughest productivity and safety challenges —...

Overcoming Resistance: How to Make Flow Work in Your Mine Changing how a mine operates feels risky. But what if the bigger risk is...

Real Results: 33% Output Increase at an Australian Longwall Mine This mine was stuck. For years, annual output hovered around 2.4 million...