COSOL Case Studies

New Hope Group's New Acland Coal Mine had managed permits on paper since opening - with conflicting datasets and a datum error margin of up to 200 metres bringing the site close to a compliance breach. COSOL replaced it with a cloud-based GIS system built on Esri ArcGIS.

ENSCO has enhanced its services to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration by adopting COSOL’s EAMaaS with IBM Maximo. The solution improves asset visibility, streamlines maintenance, and supports stronger compliance and operational efficiency.

Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL, joins the Railway Transportation Systems Podcast to discuss how COSOL is solving real operational challenges in the rail sector. From integrating complex enterprise systems and improving asset management with mobile solutions, to leveraging AI and predictive analytics, Scott shares practical insights on bridging the gap between business needs and technology. The conversation explores COSOL's approach to customer-centric operations, the future of rail innovation, and why reliability matters when failure is not an option.

A Commonwealth Government Department partnered with COSOL to build reliable data foundations for Australia’s largest SAP S/4HANA migration, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and protecting the essential services Australians rely on.

Metro Trains Sydney delivers over 70 million passenger journeys a year with precision and reliability - supported by COSOL’s Asset Management as a Service (AMaaS). Learn how this data-driven platform powers operations, enhances customer experience, and keeps Australia’s first driverless rail network running smoothly.

Teck Resources transitioned from paper-based inspections to COSOL OnPlan’s digital platform, streamlining maintenance, reducing risk, and improving accountability across one of Canada’s largest mining operations.

Incomplete data isn’t just a nuisance - it’s a risk that can cost millions in downtime, compliance penalties, and locked-up capital. COSOL’s Asset Reporting in a Box gives asset-heavy industries a fast, integrated way to regain control through clean data, AI-driven insights, and trusted expert guidance.

Discover how COSOL partnered with a major Australian government organisation to consolidate 20 legacy systems, migrate 80M+ records, and deliver an Australian government organisation-grade SAP S/4HANA environment.

COSOL brought together leaders across mining, transport, and utilities to discuss AI asset management, practical adoption strategies, and overcoming challenges for real business outcomes.

Transport asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities reshaping the industry. From smarter maintenance and workforce optimisation to governance and cultural change, leaders reveal how transport organisations can build AI maturity safely and strategically.

Utility experts share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities across the energy sector, from prediction models to governance.

Mining and energy experts share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities. From cultural change to forecasting and regulatory hurdles, leaders discuss how AI is reshaping safety, efficiency, and workforce transformation across asset-centric industries.

AI offers major potential for asset-intensive organisations, but adopting it without a clear strategy can do more harm than good. COSOL CEO Scott McGowan and IBM’s David Small outline why trust, data quality and a staged, purpose-led approach are essential for AI success. Learn why “walk before you run” is more than just a metaphor when it comes to AI in asset management.

Sam Crewe (COSOL) and Sunil Rodrigues (CITIC Pacific Mining) share how digital work management transforms safety, reliability, and performance.

In this article, Adam Sharp, Service Delivery Director and Co-Founder of Toustone, A COSOL Company, explores how machine learning is already transforming asset maintenance. While the AI spotlight is often on what's next, he breaks down real-world ML applications delivering measurable gains today - from predictive monitoring to smarter, safer inspections.

With tightening budgets and ageing infrastructure, organisations face growing pressure to reduce maintenance costs without risking reliability. This article explores how AI unlocks smarter, data-led decisions that balance performance, cost, and timing, without overhauling existing systems.

Knowing when to replace ageing assets isn’t always straightforward. Relying on age or cost alone can lead to costly missteps. With AI, digital twins and data-driven insights, organisations can predict failure, plan replacements strategically, and support capital decisions with greater confidence.

We presented to a cross functional team at Transport for NSW on data, advanced analytics, predictive analytics - What role do these play in current and future business goals.

Discover how AI is Predicting the Unpredictable - helping organisations prevent critical asset failures before they happen through real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and smarter maintenance strategies.

An Australian rail operator partnered with COSOL to deploy sustainability analytics, using predictive insights to reduce emissions, improve energy forecasting, and boost efficiency without impacting customer experience.

We sat down with Michele to discuss Conservis, key challenges, COSOL's data solutions, and the future of ESG and sustainability in agriculture.

Ever wondered how some businesses consistently outperform their competitors? The answer lies in data. This article discusses how to use data analytics to grow your business​, exploring how industries such as transport, mining, utilities and defence can all benefit. We share actionable strategies to collect, analyse, and utilise data, helping you make smarter decisions, improve customer experiences, and achieve remarkable results.

Learn how COSOL's Transport solution ensures all key performance metrics are achieved on time, every time, with better data and better decisions.

Employee turnover is a silent profit killer, especially in industries like transport and agriculture. The key to staying ahead? Predictive people analytics.

Understand the ways in which Toustone | COSOL supported Lawson Grains with integral everyday business operations tools to run their company sucessfully.

A leading global farm management provider partnered with Toustone | COSOL to meet the advanced data needs of Australia’s enterprise agriculture sector. By consolidating data from multiple farm sites and external systems, the partnership delivers a single source of truth for reporting, analytics, and predictive insights. Executive teams now benefit from deeper visibility, stronger data integrity, and real-time decision support.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Enterprise Asset Management systems are only as strong as the data within them. COSOL’s work with Glencore Coal shows how auditing and improving SAP master data can reduce costs, boost planning efficiency, and deliver consistent operations across multiple sites.

Payload capacity is critical in mining. COSOL helped a client achieve a 5.9% payload increase with a lightweight tray upgrade, unlocking efficiency, reducing costs, and improving fleet productivity.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Finding the right solution for asset heavy industries helps industries improve planning, efficiency, and work management with EAM tools.

Learn how taking a deeper look at your asset challenges - through root cause analysis, benchmarking, and capability assessment - can lead to lasting improvements.

COSOL helped a major iron ore mine achieve a 12.5% cost reduction by developing a fact-based HME fleet strategy. The approach improved asset availability, reduced maintenance labour demand, and delivered over AUD 142 million in business value.

Discover how COSOL’s collaborative approach helped a major South African mine boost excavator fleet production and shift focus to preventative maintenance.

Learn how Toustone | COSOL's Agi DI Solution enabled GMP to improve their productivity through the utilisation of data.

MTR Corporation's feature in APAC Outlook Magazine explained MTR's ability to lead the charge towards promising sustainability goals.

Providing a superior passenger experience is integral to transport leaders. Read about COSOL's Transport Solution and using SIRI to address challenges.

Predictive analytics helps transport organisations achieve sustainability in transport by reducing emissions, optimising fuel use, and enabling smarter long-term asset strategies. COSOL shows how data-driven insights can deliver both environmental and operational benefits.

One in ten buses in Greater Sydney vanishes from apps before reaching you. COSOL uses predictive analytics and real-time tracking, just like trains, to eliminate "ghost buses," boost commuter confidence, and make public transport more reliable.

In this podcast interview, host Rahiman Shaik speaks with Adam Sharp about how transport leaders can harness data to transform operations. The conversation explores the role of forecasting, machine learning, and real-time analytics in improving efficiency, reducing manual reporting, and shaping the future of transport innovation.

COSOL helped a leading rail operator transform reporting with transport reporting analytics, automating manual processes, consolidating data, and enabling real-time service insights that improve operational decision-making.

COSOL helps transport operators harness big data by consolidating siloed data sources into visual, real-time dashboards. With predictive analytics and automated reporting, organisations gain foresight, cut inefficiencies, and drive smarter, more confident decisions.

A leading Australian coal miner faced major challenges with operational readiness, SAP master data gaps, and rising maintenance costs. COSOL stepped in to overhaul processes, clear the backlog, and implement sustainable improvements. The result? A streamlined, fit-for-purpose system that empowered the client to refocus on preventative maintenance and long-term performance.

Josh Old, shares expert insights on how mining organisations can drive business results through effective asset management. Learn why simplifying systems, prioritising critical assets, and aligning strategies to business outcomes are key to reducing costs and improving performance.

EZMaxMobile is COSOL's preferred mobility tool for Maximo. It integrates seamlessly, allowing field users full access to asset data and functions in online and offline modes without having to duplicate or compromise business rules. We've helped utilities, civil infrastructure, transportation and local government go mobile to empower field crews and realise efficiencies in common asset management tasks.

Discover how data-driven fleet strategies help mining operations reduce capital spend, optimise replacements, and maintain performance.

In this excerpt from our latest insights eBook, we look at how mining organisations can increase productivity, reduce costs and achieve digital asset management maturity when they utilise the abundance of asset data available as part of an integrated asset information ecosystem.

Mobile equipment compliance updates are frequent and often follow reportable incidents. COSOL Advantage keeps your documentation aligned with legislation, reducing compliance risks and eliminating manual workloads with fast, accurate outputs.

COSOL’s end-to-end experience delivers smarter asset management solutions, improving data quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

COSOL has partnered with Hastings Deering to deliver industry-leading master data services for Caterpillar equipment, helping mine sites improve planning efficiency, reduce downtime, and cut operating costs.

COSOL has partnered with Hastings Deering to deliver industry-leading master data services for Caterpillar equipment, helping mine sites improve planning efficiency, reduce downtime, and cut operating costs.

Clear, site-specific work instructions are essential to preventing equipment fires. COSOL ensures safer, more reliable operations with accurate, repeatable procedures.

Accurate master data drives supply chain efficiency, lowering costs and optimising ERP system performance.

Explore maintenance strategy risk indicators like backlog trends and breakdown ratios to know when to stop cost-cutting and safeguard asset reliability.

Learn how providing professional resources & quality services delivered bhp asset strategy success for BHP, helping recover a critical pipeline project with expert delivery and long-term value.

COSOL partners with clients to deliver strategic asset management solutions, using automated master data, accurate BOMs, and work instructions to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainable business outcomes.

Brisbane Airport Corporation worked with COSOL on a Proof of Concept project to assess the capability, feasibility and potential use cases of IBM Maximo Application Suite Health, Monitor and Predict as an interim step on the path to predictive maintenance.

Discover how COSOL’s OnPlan delivers site-specific work instructions and BOMs, reducing costs and improving safety through automated, consistent documentation.

COSOL helps WestConnex - Australia's largest transport infrastructure project achieve optimal efficiency through EAMaaS, BIM and rich media integration.

Discover how COSOL’s OnPlan delivers site-specific work instructions and BOMs, reducing costs and improving safety through automated, consistent documentation.

A 16-hour delay on site highlights the costly impact of missing details. COSOL’s work instructions reduce downtime and protect worker safety.

This South East Queensland regional council is one of the first in Australia to adopt GDA2020.

Under a EAMaaS program, COSOL upgraded Austube Mills IBM Maximo platform, developed customised reports and integrated with the inventory component of the firm’s financial systems.

Background Glencore Coal Australia deployed SAP as their ERP and asset management system in 2016. Glencore Coal sites have been adding Maintenance Tasks, Maintenance Plans/Items

Arch Resources, a leading metallurgical coal producer, faced a critical crossroads with their ageing Ellipse system - burdened by costly, overrun upgrades and eroding user confidence. Partnering with COSOL, Arch adopted the Enterprise Asset Management as a Service (EAMaaS) model to migrate from Ellipse 8.8 to 9.0.15, completing the project on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption - transforming how they manage Ellipse upgrades going forward.

When end of support prompted an ArcGIS platform upgrade at Unitywater, COSOL was engaged to deliver a ‘like-for-like’ upgrade from 10.3.1 to 10.6.1.

COSOL worked with a local Australian Government authority to streamline integration between local GIS and the QLD Digital Cadastral Database (DCDB).

In 2016, with a mobility solution that delivered a frustrating end-user experience and required extensive customisation of their asset management system, Unitywater and COSOL undertook to deliver the Mobile Field Office (MFO) project.