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Drill Rig
TRIBE TECH | GROUP

AUTONOMOUS MINING EQUIPMENT

Digital transformation and operational redesign for a fast-scaling manufacturer of autonomous RC Drill Rigs. Streamlined production processes, reduced delays by 40%, and enabled real-time cost tracking across builds.

THE CHALLENGE

Tribe Tech, a fast-scaling manufacturer of autonomous RC Drill Rigs, faced significant production delays, excessive rework, and supply chain inefficiencies. Sans Souci led a comprehensive digital transformation that revolutionised their manufacturing operations, resulting in 40% reduction in project delays and complete operational visibility.

KEY ISSUES

  • Significant production delays and excessive rework
  • Error-prone sub-assembly kitting processes
  • Misaligned BOMs and supply chain inefficiencies
  • Fragmented project management across teams
  • Lack of standardization between Belfast and Perth
  • No accurate cost or performance tracking across builds

SOLUTION

Tribe Tech faced critical challenges in their manufacturing operations, including significant production delays, excessive rework, and supply chain inefficiencies. With teams split between Belfast and Perth, processes lacked standardisation, and the business couldn't accurately track cost or performance across builds.

Mapped over 140 sub-assemblies using BPMN 2.0 process modelling
Introduced Time Management and Job Costing Systems
Deployed Inflow Inventory to automate BOMs, stock management, and sub-assembly tracking
Established a PMO and rolled out integrated digital project tools
Implemented design governance through a cross-functional Technical Design Authority
Delivered digital manuals via CADShare and introduced factory staging areas to reduce kit errors

RESULTS

The digital transformation delivered measurable improvements across all key performance indicators, establishing a foundation for continued growth and operational excellence.

Reduced stocktake from monthly to annual
Enabled real-time cost tracking by sub-assembly
Cut average project delays by an estimated 40%
Increased production throughput and cross-team accountability
Allowed strategic "build vs. buy" decisions using accurate time/material data