Episode 22: Optimizing the Coal Value Chain from Mine to Market with Deswik

In this episode of Coal Nation, host Emily Arthun welcomes Rebecca Tuxworth and David Bowden from Deswik, one of the newest members of the American Coal Council. Together, they dive into the complex, interconnected decisions involved in moving coal from the pit to the final customer. Rebecca and David explain how traditional, fragmented Excel spreadsheets create planning silos and cost valuable time during supply chain disruptions. They highlight Deswik’s "Bolt" platform, an optimization tool that integrates blending, stockpiling, processing, logistics, and contracts into a unified model, giving planners the ability to evaluate trade-offs, run scenario analyses, and make confident, high-value decisions.