Roster Balancing

Remote Mining and Oil & Gas

Fly-In / Fly-Out and Drive-In / Drive-Out


Who is it for?

Companies operating in remote locations that rely on a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO/DIDO) roster driven workforce.


What is it for?

Our service delivers optimized logistics solutions for your FIFO workforce, addressing critical challenges such as:

    • Minimizing transportation costs: Reducing charter costs, minimizing spot charter usage, and maximizing seat utilization.
    • Improving employee well-being: Enhancing quality of life for employees through more predictable and efficient travel schedules.
    • Increasing operational efficiency: Streamlining resource movement and improving overall site productivity.


Value Proposition

    • Eliminate manual planning: Replace time-consuming and often ineffective manual planning with our data-driven, automated approach.
    • Rapid results: After setup, generate numerous feasible scenarios within a week, allowing you to quickly identify the optimal solution.
    • Data-driven insights: Leverage advanced analytics to optimize travel schedules, minimize costs, and improve overall operational efficiency.
    • Expert guidance: Benefit from our experienced team's expertise in project management, data analysis, and change management.


Brand Promise

We are committed to delivering:

    • Significant cost savings: Achieve 8-12% reduction in annual transportation and lodging costs.
    • Improved operational efficiency: Streamline logistics operations and maximize resource productivity.
    • Enhanced employee satisfaction: Improve employee well-being and reduce travel-related stress.
    • Sustainable solutions: Provide ongoing support and adapt to evolving operational needs throughout the life of your project.


Key Features:

    • Advanced analytics: Utilize sophisticated algorithms to analyze millions of scheduling scenarios.
    • Comprehensive data analysis: Gather and analyze critical data on employee rosters, transportation schedules, and operational constraints.
    • Scenario optimization: Identify and evaluate multiple feasible scenarios to find the optimal solution for your specific needs.
    • Change management expertise: Provide guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition to the new schedule.
    • Ongoing support: Offer ongoing support and analysis to adapt to changing operational requirements.


Contact us today to learn how our Fly-In/Fly-Out Roster Planning Service can help you optimize your workforce logistics and achieve significant cost savings.



‌Caution: This is NOT a spreadsheet driven analysis!

Imagine a vast landscape of potential roster combination-solutions —millions of possibilities. Yet only a fraction of these are truly feasible. Traditional analytical methods can identify some, but not every feasible option. 


Core Strategy Design employs advanced techniques to uncover the full spectrum of feasible solutions, particularly those that minimize site disruptions! And there are typically hundreds of options! (Including the one that took your operations over a month to identify!) This nuanced approach allows you to:

  • Manage Change: Plot a course that follows a company’s dynamic site needs.
  • Optimize Costs: Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising performance.
  • Enhance Efficiency: Implement solutions that streamline operations and reduce waste.
  • Improve Service Levels: Make informed decisions that positively impact workforce and site satisfaction.


By considering a broader range of options, we can help you avoid suboptimal solutions and achieve significant long-term benefits.

Plan for Change

In remote mining, the only constant is change. Per your Life-of-Mine roadmap, travel patterns for employees, contractors, and visitors are in perpetual flux. Whether navigating a mine expansion, new shaft installation, or infrastructure shifts, static rosters quickly become liabilities.


We recommend running CSD’s Roster Balancing quarterly to maintain command of your operational landscape. By aligning complex rosters with real-time site needs, CSD empowers you to diminish account variances and eliminate the 8–12% hidden waste in transportation and lodging. Beyond the bottom line, optimized balancing directly improves worker retention and safety by protecting the traveler's quality of life in an increasingly competitive global labor market.