1. MAP Services:
SBC is proudly offering one of the range of services named MAP (Management and Advisory Profile) consisting of:

A. MAP Silver: Annual Subscription and quarterly payment




Proposed services

• Respond within 2 working days to any of your management and technical queries (HR, Finance, Taxation, Supply chain, Exploration, Geology, Mine, ESG [Environment, Social & Governance])
• Guide the management and leadership team to find appropriate solutions to the issues raised
• A weekly hour online session to explain clearly the steps to follow to analyze business subjects and advice the management team where needed to fix the issues at stake

Deliverables

• Focus on risks mitigation
• Close and frequent follow up of business-related matters
• Interaction with a professional in the field
• Extend Knowledge and build confidence



B. MAP Gold: Annual subscription and quarterly payment




Proposed services

In addition to the proposed silver service level, the followings are added

• Drafting solutions to resolve management concerns that may arise during the course of business and review with the Management team
• 3 hours online weekly session with the team encountering issues to run through the proposed draft to finalize the report
• Provide advise and training to accelerate succession plan after a training gap analysis to achieve the localization objectives
• Draft a clear retention plan for high performers as part of the talent management process

Deliverables

• Timely response to complex business issues
• Increased efficiency and develop team spirit
• Develop strategy to retain high performers and reduce turnover



C. MAP Diamond: Annual subscription and quarterly payment




Proposed services

In addition to the proposed gold services level, the followings are added

• 3 days of quarterly learning weeks during which working group will be constituted to highlight cross-departmental businesses related matters (Example: HR/Finance; Finance/supply Chain; Mine planning/Processing/Finance/HR….)
• Monthly follow up of the business matters raised and formulation of recommendations to be implemented with a clear schedule stressing the name of the responsible in charge
• Quarterly report on the state of business environment (PESTLE analysis)

Deliverables

• Develop cross-functional / inter departmental interaction (to prevent silo mentality) for better efficiency
• Reduce waste and optimize the business by organizing workshop
• Optimal risks mitigation
• Assist in budgeting and LT strategy

2. Business Optimization
Describe your business “as is” in any or more of the following areas:

• Fuel consumption (we have a proven system securing fuel usage, no theft)
• Spare parts usage (when to order and what for better planning considering lead time)
• Reagent (when to order and what for better planning considering lead time)
• Feasibility study of new projects
• Working capital Management
• Right coordination between Inventory and operation to optimize stock level
• Insurance optimization by analyzing the functionally and operational status of each equipment and the perimeter of circulation
• Clear plan to reduce Air tickets costs
• Cash flow forecast including VAT recovery
• budgeting process (short term and long Term - LOM) and optimize capital, operation and HR budget
• SOX, IFRS, and local compliance
• Set up of clear cost centers and helping with cleanness of accounts prior to potential migration process.
• Analyzing major account including the recovery of amounts due (debtors and others)
• Physical counting of fixed Asset and check if they match with your ERP report, physical counting of inventory and mark items that are obsolete and benefit tax deduction for obsolete items
• Strategic HR, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and industrial relation
• Calculation at date of HR obligation (salaries, overtime, shift allowance if any, accrued leave, closure plan,) date
• Skill development for locals (HR, Mining, Processing, Finance, Taxation, Accounting, Supply chain, environment) – workshop named MBI: Mining Business Immersion similar to 5-day MBA focus on mining intended to your high potential employees and managers
• Training: onsite or offsite to accelerate the localisation plan
• Maintain and optimize positive relationship with stakeholders (Government, tax authorities, affected communities) in the African context
• Safety, business and cultural induction
  ….We are ready for you and feel free to call us for a free few hours presentation and Q&A session. (except transport and accommodation). Contact (Tel & WhatsApp’s)
  * Cote d’Ivoire: +2250566257373/0758608880;
  * Mali: +22390211108

Deliverables

• Develop cross-functional / inter departmental interaction (to prevent silo mentality) for better efficiency
• Reduce waste and optimize the business by organizing workshop
• Reduce operating costs (fuel, spareparts, airfares, salaries, insurance etc.) by 5 to 15% of cost centers.
• Mitigate risk during tax audit concerning ore valuation and other expenses
• Raising the confidence level of juniors, high potentials and managers
• Facilitate dialogue with stakeholders