Volvo’s new consultancy service boosts efficiency and sustainability on job sites

Volvo CE recently launched a new feature aimed at helping contractors and managers transform operation efficiency and sustainability on the job site with real data. 

The Site Optimization consultancy service refines operational processes across entire worksites by effectively mapping workflows and aligning material movement processes and machines, no matter the brand. Initially targeted at the quarrying sector, Volvo CE's diverse experts help to identify strategies that boost efficiency while curbing costs and emissions across industries.

Data-driven improvements

The first step with Site Optimization is for Volvo CE's experts to perform a thorough site assessment, mapping out processes like stockpile placement, materials handling, and the movement of machines on-site to measure costs and productivity and identify any inefficiencies. Analysis of fleet utilization provides insights into the optimal machines to use for particular tasks to improve productivity and reduce cost per ton, while individual machine use is also studied to identify potential operator training needs. This comprehensive pre-study uncovers areas for improvement.

The Site Optimization team then creates alternative setups for operations, employing simulations and telematics data to demonstrate the potential impact on productivity, cost savings, and CO2 emissions. Clear insights are presented highlighting recommended actions and anticipated outcomes.

Niklas Samuelsson, customer site performance service owner at Volvo CE, explains: "With Site Optimization, we are committed to forming deeper partnerships with our customers. Our goal is to be an invaluable extension of their team, leveraging our industry and machine knowledge together with data from our customers' operations and our machines to help customers deliver on their ambitions and address their unique challenges.

"In today's highly competitive market, achieving operational efficiency and sustainability is crucial. But sometimes the demands of keeping a site running efficiently day-to-day can leave little time to explore alternative solutions. With Site Optimization, we provide expert consultancy and tailored solutions for today, while planning for the future."