Caterpillar Inc.
Method For Managing Operations At A Worksite

Abstract:

A method for managing operations at a worksite includes determining a first quantity of a material moved by one or more machines during a first period. Thereafter, the method includes receiving a first data related to a demand forecast for the material for a second period subsequent to the first period, and includes receiving a second data related to a weather forecast at the worksite for the second period. The method further includes estimating a second quantity of the material to be moved for the second period based on the first data and the second data. Furthermore, the method includes computing a change in a number of the one or more machines based on a difference between the first quantity and the second quantity for enabling movement of the second quantity of the material during the second period.