Case Study: Successful Supply Chain to Newmont Ghana
When people hear "supply chain," they often think of big ships, containers, spreadsheets full of inventory, or perhaps a warehouse somewhere filled with goods waiting to be moved. But in miningāespecially in Ghanaāsupply chains are far more personal, more responsive, and often more fragile than they appear from the outside.
At JOBEX COMPANY LTD, weāve had the privilege of working with several mining firms, including Newmont Ghana. Our role isnāt flashy. But it's vital. We ensure the right goods reach the right place at the right timeāespecially in environments where delays cost more than money. They cost trust.
Let me walk you through a real example from not too long ago.
The Need: Urgency Meets Precision
Newmontās team was preparing for a crucial equipment maintenance cycle at one of their sites. It required a mix of specialized industrial cleaning chemicals, durable PPE, and a few high-grade electrical components not readily available in Ghanaās open market. Timing was tight. The window for maintenance was fixed. Missing it would mean pushing the entire schedule back weeks.
They reached out to usānot just because we had access to the products, but because we had the local knowledge to manage all the moving parts.
We didnāt just quote and ship.
Step 1: Coordination Across Time Zones
The first call came in late afternoon on a Friday. We had to confirm product specs with a manufacturer in Asia, align shipping timelines, and negotiate immediate dispatch. That required night calls, urgent documentation, andāfranklyāa lot of patience. Our procurement team stayed late. Not because they were told to, but because they understood the stakes.
Step 2: Compliance and Clearance
Now, this is where many operations fall short.
We werenāt just bringing in general goods. Some itemsālike industrial-use solvents and electrical connectorsārequired import permits, EPA clearance, and compliance checks. Our team had already mapped out the documentation flow, which allowed us to push everything through without delay. We pre-cleared documentation while the goods were still in transit.
Experience matters. You donāt learn that from a manual. You learn it from years of working with local agencies, port authorities, and mining clients under pressure.
Step 3: DeliveryāLast Mile, First Priority
The goods landed at Tema and cleared within 48 hours. From there, we coordinated secure, temperature-sensitive transport to Newmontās site.
One hiccup: heavy rains in the Ashanti region delayed a section of the planned route. We rerouted overnight and kept the client updated at every step. The goods arrived in full, within the critical timeline. Maintenance went ahead.
No drama. Just execution.
This story isnāt about one successful delivery. Itās about what trust looks like in supply chain partnerships. For companies like Newmont, working in high-pressure, remote environments, reliability isn't just a nice-to-have. Itās the foundation.
And for us at JOBEX COMPANY LTD, thatās not just a business goalāitās a principle. Weāve built our systems to anticipate obstacles, adjust quickly, and maintain quality. Weāre not always perfect. But we show up. We stay up late when needed. And we own the outcome.
This commitment, I believe, is part of the reason JOBEX has been nominated for the 2025 Go Global Awardsāscheduled for this November in London, hosted by the International Trade Council. These awards aren't just about global expansion or profit margins. They highlight the companies that deliver under pressure, form meaningful partnerships, and help businesses grow in difficult terrain.
We're honored to be included in that global conversation.
In the end, supply chains are human. Itās people picking up phones, solving problems, navigating logistics, and moving partsānot just products, but possibilities.
Thatās the work we do. And weāre proud of it.
