The Challenge
Mining schedules break down when plans don’t reflect real-world conditions. Unplanned downtime, labor shortages, and throughput reprioritization throw crews off track - forcing teams to scramble around outdated plans.
From Downtime to Uptime - Without Rebuilding the Schedule
NTWIST adapts shift-level production plans in real time - responding to downtime, labor gaps, and shifting priorities without needing to rebuild the schedule.
Value Delivered
Across real deployments
$17MM
Annualized Value Unlocked
29%
Reduction in Downtime or Changeover Conflicts
90 Days
Time to Deployment
Built for shift planners, dispatchers, and operations leads managing real-time disruptions across the pit and the plant.
Problems We Solve in Adaptive Shift Scheduling
Our Approach
NTWIST updates shift-level plans in real time using data from dispatch, maintenance, and the plant. We detect constraint changes and automatically adjust crew plans - keeping teams productive without constant firefighting.
From Disruption to Alignment → In Real Time
NTWIST turns static shift schedules into a responsive system - adapting to constraints like labor gaps, equipment downtime, and throughput reprioritization.
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Adaptive Shift Scheduling
Automatically update crew and equipment plans based on availability, downtime, and constraints - in real time.
Bottleneck Detection
Flag constraint conflicts and resource overloads before they delay production or trigger replanning.
Forecast-to-Execution Sync
Keep production aligned with plan, even when inputs shift - helping crews stay on target without chaos.
Cross-System Integration
Connect dispatch, maintenance, and ops data into a unified schedule that reflects real conditions.
Real-Time Visibility
Track shift execution and crew/resource changes as they happen - so decisions aren't delayed or made blind.
Operational Efficiency Gains
Reduce idle time, recover lost hours, and improve utilization through smarter, data-driven crew planning.
Adapt With Confidence - Even When Conditions Shift Mid-Shift
NTWIST updates shift plans in real time, helping mining teams reassign labor, reroute work, and maintain uptime without scrambling.
Static shift plans break fast when real-world constraints change. NTWIST helps mining teams adapt instantly — reallocating labor, adjusting plans, and keeping the plant moving without firefighting.
Results Delivered:
- 29% increase in scheduling efficiency using NTWIST tools
- Fewer shutdown delays from labor or equipment gaps
- More consistent shift execution through automatic plan updates
- No rip-and-replace — works with your dispatch and planning tools
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What We’re Compatible With
What We’re Compatible With
Dispatch. SCADA. DCS. PI. Maintenance Logs. Plant Historian.
From crew schedules to live plant status — if it affects your shifts, we can connect to it.
The Tools Behind Adaptive Shift Scheduling
nScheduler
Automatically adjust mining shift schedules in response to real-time changes. NTWIST uses live inputs from dispatch, maintenance, and plant systems to help crews adapt on the fly - not after the shift is lost.
nDatum + nAnalyze
Surface constraint trends, shift delays, and planning conflicts using live and historical data. Uncover root causes of downtime and missed output targets, and fine-tune scheduling logic to improve efficiency over time.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does NTWIST solve with shift scheduling?
We eliminate manual rescheduling caused by downtime, call-ins, or equipment issues. NTWIST dynamically updates shift-level plans in real time to reflect current constraints.
Will this work with our dispatch or planning systems?
Yes. NTWIST integrates with your existing tools - including dispatch, SCADA, maintenance logs, and PI. No need to rip and replace anything.
How fast can we see improvements?
Most mines see impact in the first full scheduling cycle. Full deployment takes 60–90 days depending on system access.
What kind of performance gains can we expect?
Customers have seen up to 29% better scheduling efficiency, fewer lost hours, and improved shift continuity under changing conditions.
Can this adjust for labor shortages or equipment downtime?
Yes. NTWIST ingests real-time availability data and auto-adjusts shift assignments based on labor gaps, maintenance events, or production targets.
Does it support longer-term planning too?
Yes. NTWIST links day-of execution to upstream plans - helping you stay aligned with forecasts while adjusting for what’s happening on the ground.
Will this add work for our team?
No - it reduces fire drills and manual edits, freeing up planners and supervisors to focus on higher-value work.
Is this only useful for large, complex mines?
Not at all. NTWIST works in any environment where real-time change disrupts fixed shift plans - including smaller sites or hybrid setups.