Process Balancing to Increase Coal Barging Efficiency: Case Study in Mining Company

Abstract

 This study discuss how line balancing was used at an coal mining business to improve the efficiency of 
coal barging. The research used a case study methodology, collecting and analyzing quantitative data to examine the 
consequences of balancing workloads among different operational phases in the coal barging process. A smoother 
workflow and less idle time resulted from the identification and removal of major bottlenecks in the loading and 
dumping phases. In order to improve the efficacy of line balancing in dynamic operational condition, future research 
should look into the effects of reducing working hours, including digital technologies like internet of things (IoT).