The Master Planning process brings together all members of the supply chain to develop an infrastructure development plan that looks ahead up to 20 years at market demand, capacity constraints and delivery requirements to get the most out of the supply chain.
Incorporating planned mine developments, freight demand, and other transport requirements, improvements and expansion of ports and conveyancing operations, increased availability of rolling stock and locomotives, we model the options for infrastructure investment and identify the best projects to achieve the desired capacity expansion.
These projects are submitted for all parties to review and agreement is reached on which projects should proceed.
Called a “master stroke” by one of our customers, the master plan encourages collaboration on the supply chain where it can add the most commercial value. At the same time, it enhances the planning processes for all stakeholders.
We originated the process with the Coal Rail Master Plan, which is now being used as the template for similar master plans on all major QR Network supply chains. They provide a proven process for our infrastructure development projects in the future.