THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF INEFFICIENCIES
The estimated costs involved with these challenges include the huge cost of downtime, any damage or rework required for critical service materials, and manual handling issues that slow or disrupt operations.
These combined for a total of $270k to $510k.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
- Cost of downtime: $240k-$400k
- Damage/rework: $10k-$30k
- Manual handling issues: $20k-$80k
COST-DRIVEN TRANSPORT SOLUTION
DAYWALK addressed these challenges by custom-engineered a 20ft Shutdown Service Container Kit that simplified logistics, improved Fortescue’s workflow. The two containers removed major operational inefficiencies, allowing a minimisation of downtime and a control of related costs.
Where traditional pallet-based methods create delays, risk, and lost productivity, DAYWALK delivered a certified, engineered, turnkey system that gave Fortescue:
- Speed
- Stability
- Safety
- Reliability
- Predictability
- Operational savings
COST & EFFICIENCY BENEFITS
Measurable shutdown efficiency benefits include:
- No ratchet-strapping requirements for restraint to the container
- Rapid container loading and unloading via stacking pins and stabiliser bars
- Faster deployment with zero onsite modification
- Easy drop-in loading of components using engineered restraint frames
- Quick side-access forklift retrieval, removing layer-by-layer unpacking time
DAYWALK’s custom container solutions:
- Solved Fortescue’s shutdown logistics inefficiencies
- Prevented costly delays
- Removed strain on shutdown planners
- Reduced setup and handling time
- Delivered safe, compliant, and engineered systems
- Produced highly praised results
Turbo & Cylinder Head Frames.
Turbo & Cylinder Head Frames.
20ft Side-Opening Containers with Fortescue Branding.
TESTIMONIAL
“We recently inspected the containers developed in collaboration with the DAYWALK team, and we are extremely impressed with the outcome.
The containers have exceeded our expectations in both design and functionality. The stacking design and pin locking system provide exceptional stability, and the extendable stabiliser bars ensure secure transport within the container.
These features demonstrate outstanding attention to detail and innovation. Thank you to the DAYWALK team for your expertise and support in designing and building these containers/skids for us – it is greatly appreciated.”
– Shutdown Planner / Energy Operations at Fortescue Perth
RESULT
DAYWALK successfully delivered this project within an accelerated timeframe: just three months from initial enquiry to final delivery. The outcome was highly praised for its meticulous attention to detail, seamless execution, and outstanding service. By managing compliance and efficient logistics during Fortescue’s shutdown, DAYWALK removed a significant operational burden, enabling the client to focus on their core priority – efficiency.
In total, the estimated cost of the previous shutdown and operational changes ranged from $270k to $510k. However, the DAYWALK solutions provided an excellent return-on-investment with a total cost of $90k-$110k. That’s a potential saving of $420k.
With more than two decades of experience in the design of component storage and transport solutions, DAYWALK has the experience, knowledge and skill to minimise the costs involved with downtime. You may view the full range of transport frames and custom transport frames online. You may also talk directly with our team on 1300 662 987 to learn how our solutions can work for you.
NOTE: costings are modelled from estimated real-world costings.
