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Case Studies3 min readDecember 15, 2024

Case Study: Regional Quarry Saves $50K Annually

How a mid-size quarry operation eliminated phantom inventory and improved financial accuracy.

The Challenge

A regional quarry operation in North Texas was experiencing significant discrepancies between their book inventory and physical stockpiles. Annual audits revealed 8-12% variances, creating financial reporting issues and operational uncertainty.

The Solution

We implemented monthly drone volumetric surveys across their 15-acre site with 8 active stockpiles. The Inventory Partner program included:

  • Monthly aerial surveys
  • Belt scale reconciliation
  • Material-specific pricing integration
  • Trend analysis dashboards

The Results

Within six months:

  • Variance reduced from 10% to under 2%
  • $50,000+ annual savings from eliminated phantom inventory
  • Financial audits completed 60% faster
  • Belt scale calibration issues identified and corrected
"We finally have confidence in our inventory numbers. The monthly reports have become essential for our operations planning." — Operations Manager

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