- Novelis Materials Handling ProjectGiven lengthy lead-time for supply and the high-cost of aluminum, the receiving plant wanted to look at the potential of introducing lean methodologies for inventory replenishment.
- Vale INCO Operational Efficiency ProjectLooking to increase the daily production output, the Copper Cliff Smelter wished to determine the best possible configuration for all of the elements within it’s Converter Aisle.
- Vale Inco Production Planning SystemLooking to increase the daily production output, Thompson wished to create a schedule of converter aisle events at the smelter to satisfy Furnace and Converter service requirements that minimizes delays and maximizes throughput at minimum cost.

