Solutek Productivity Intelligence Reporting Ecosystem (SPIRE)

Overview

What happens to your mine’s profitability and safety when you’re forced to rely on outdated, manual data collection and reporting?

Solutek SPIRE provides mine sites with a unified production reporting system that brings together all operational data into a single, accessible interface. By automatically capturing and correlating data from multiple sources-including PLCs, SCADA, lab results, and planning systems, SPIRE eliminates the inefficiencies and risks of manual data collection and fragmented reporting. This centralised approach ensures that everyone on a mine site is working from the same accurate, real-time information, supporting faster and more confident decision-making across all levels of the operation.

SCIAR Systems is proud to not only integrate SPIRE’s advanced production reporting and analytics directly into our world-class logistics platform, but also to serve as an authorised reseller-bringing this exceptional solution straight to our clients. By combining SPIRE’s unified, real-time data insights with SCIAR’s proven logistics expertise, we empower our customers to optimise operations, streamline decision-making, and unlock new efficiencies across their entire value chain. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering innovative, best-in-class technologies that drive measurable business outcomes for our clients. If you’re ready to transform your operations with integrated, actionable data, contact us today to discover how SCIAR and SPIRE can elevate your business.

Key Business Benefits of SPIRE

Unified Data Access

SPIRE consolidates all your operational and production data sources into a single, user-friendly reporting interface, ensuring everyone works from the same accurate information.

Real-time Performance Insights

SPIRE provides near real-time dashboards and KPI modules, giving instant visibility into plant and shift performance for quicker, more informed decision-making.

Advanced Data Analysis

SPIRE’s Data Analysis module enables users to interrogate large volumes of information, identify patterns and exceptions, and generate dynamic, customised reports to support business intelligence.

Proactive Delay Accounting

SPIRE's Delay Accounting module systematically captures and analyses both full and partial production losses, helping teams pinpoint and resolve bottlenecks to minimise downtime.

Streamlined Shift and Operations Management

SPIRES Operations Manager module creates electronic shift logs, planning, and production scheduling, facilitating smooth knowledge transfer and compliance across shifts.

Secure & Open Integration

SPIRE stores data securely in an industry-standard Microsoft SQL database, making it easy to integrate with existing and future systems while ensuring information is always accessible and auditable.
The modular design of SPIRE allows mine sites to tailor the system to their specific needs, with dedicated modules for KPI dashboards, delay accounting, operations management, alarm analysis, train loading, and more. Each module is developed in close collaboration with end users, ensuring intuitive interfaces and high acceptance on the ground. Tools like the Data Analysis and Delay Accounting modules empower teams to interrogate large volumes of operational data, quickly identify production bottlenecks, and resolve issues before they impact output or safety. Interactive dashboards and dynamic reporting make it easy to visualise performance trends and share insights across the business.

SPIRE’s robust technical foundation ensures secure, open data storage using industry-standard Microsoft SQL databases, making integration with existing and future systems straightforward. With features such as electronic shift logs, production scheduling, and real-time alarm analysis, SPIRE streamlines communication, enhances compliance, and supports continuous improvement. The result is improved productivity, reduced risk, and a strong return on investment for mine sites seeking to modernise their operations and maintain a competitive edge.

SPIRE Modules

Train Loading Module

Integrates planning, execution, and reconciliation of train loading processes, improving efficiency, accuracy, and traceability for bulk material movements.

Lab Analysis Module

Provides a secure interface for capturing, validating, and reconciling laboratory data with production results, ensuring data integrity and supporting quality assurance processes.

KPI Module

Provides a centralised, real-time portal for visualising shift and plant performance metrics, enabling teams to quickly assess progress against targets and make informed decisions.

Dashboards Module

Delivers instant, role-specific insights into critical operational metrics through intuitive visual displays, ensuring everyone has access to the most relevant information for their role.

Data Analysis Module

Automatically captures and benchmarks alarms and events from SCADA systems, enabling detailed analysis and management of alarm performance to enhance plant safety and responsiveness.

Data Analysis Module

Empowers users to interrogate large volumes of operational data, identify patterns and exceptions, and generate dynamic, customisable reports for deeper business intelligence and continuous improvement

Delay Accounting Module

Systematically captures and analyses production losses (both full and partial), helping teams rapidly identify root causes of downtime and proactively resolve bottlenecks to maximise uptime and productivity

Operations Manager Module

Acts as an electronic shift log and planning tool, streamlining shift handovers, production scheduling, and compliance tasks to improve communication, reduce errors, and ensure operational continuity.