Mining
Buma Case Study
Asset Tracking Solution
Asset Tracking System for Mining: How BUMA Reduced Tool Losses & gain visibility with Wasp Asset Tracking Software.
Client Overview
- Industry
- Mining
- Employees
- 400+
- Location
- Australia
- Business Size
- Mining Company
- Products
- Mining Operations
The Challenge
BUMA is a leading Australian mining services company delivering drilling, blasting and mining solutions across Australia. With decades of experience in the resources sector, BUMA works across major mining operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, productivity and operational excellence.
- Risk of System Discontinuation-The existing digital tool tracking platform was approaching the end of its supported lifecycle. BUMA needed a dependable alternative with ongoing development and support.
- Lost Tools and Replacement Costs- Limited visibility over issued tools contributed to lost equipment and unnecessary replacement purchases, creating avoidable operational costs.
- Limited Employee-Level Visibility- Warehouse teams needed a simple way to identify: Which employee had a particular tool Which tools were currently outstanding When tools were issued and returned Which assets required inspection or calibration
Our Solution
BUMA evaluated modern asset tracking systems for mining to find a reliable, user-friendly solution capable of managing the complete asset lifecycle. Wasp AssetCloud provided a centralised asset register to track tools from receiving and issuing through to return, maintenance and retirement. As a cloud-based solution, Wasp AssetCloud could easy give BUMA easy access to up-to-date asset information and improved visibility across warehouse operations. The integrated asset label designer would also enable BUMA to create customised asset identification labels without requiring additional software.
Implementation Process
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01
Week 1
Smooth Onboarding
The implementation process was completed with clear and structured onboarding, helping BUMA transition to the new system efficiently.
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02
Week 2
Seamless Data Migration
Wasp technical team managed the migration of BUMA's existing asset information into Wasp AssetCloud by using the import CSV function from the system.
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03
Week 3
Minimal Operational Disruption
The migration and deployment were carefully managed to minimise disruption to BUMA's warehouse operations. Each site data was added carefully.
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Week 4
Expert Local Support
Wasp asset management solutions provided BUMA with local implementation expertise and ongoing technical expert support without any support issues.
The Results
The implementation of Wasp AssetCloud delivered measurable operational improvements for BUMA. Reduced Tool Losses Before implementing the new system, BUMA was losing tools worth thousands of dollars each year. Improved tracking from issue through to return helped reduce lost assets and unnecessary replacement purchases. Warehouse teams gained visibility of outstanding tools by employee. This made it easier to identify who had possession of equipment and improved accountability for returning tools. Automated processes and reporting reduced the amount of manual administration required from warehouse teams. The user-friendly interface simplified everyday asset management tasks, helping warehouse teams work more efficiently. Automated scheduling and reporting helped BUMA stay on top of inspections, calibrations and other asset compliance requirements. Reducing lost tools, unnecessary replacements and administrative effort helped deliver significant cost savings and supported a strong return on investment.
Yes, I would recommend WASP Asset – Cloud to others in the industry. It’s been a reliable and user-friendly solution for our tooling management needs. The ability to track tools from issue to return has significantly reduced losses and unnecessary replacements. Scheduled reporting features help us stay on top of inspections, calibrations, and compliance requirements. Plus, the visibility it provides — especially around outstanding tooling by employee — has been a big win for our warehouse teams.
Jesse, Warehousing, Inventory & Logistics Superintendent
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