The Role of Supermarkets in Managing the Cold Chain. International Institute of Refrigeration Conference June 24 th, 2015

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1 The Role of Supermarkets in Managing the Cold Chain International Institute of Refrigeration Conference June 24 th, 2015

2 Key elements and theme Role qualified Business challenges and opportunities Minimizing the complexity of refrigeration systems Strategies for making improvements

3 Role contextually defined Role implies the general activities associated with the operations and management of a business involved in sale and/or distribution of refrigerated food and is therefore not a prescriptive definition

4 What is the Role of Supermarkets in Managing the Cold Chain? Serve the customer, the community and the shareholder Deliver quality products at affordable prices Improve the efficiency of the business by simplifying (simple like a smart phone, not like a hammer)

5 Doing our jobs well means Serving with Speed and Relevance Serving a purposeful culture of accountable work Speed Setting records in achieving referenced goals or implementing strategies Relevance applicable function to address the matters at hand

6 Strategies Reducing Impact Goals

7 Understanding your company s impacts for BAU and strategies for improvements GHG Emissions Global Warming Finding Balance Food Harvest Cold Chain

8 Energy Consumption Reduction Strategy and Goals Combustion Tech Non Combustion Tech (Renewable) Do the math; BAU impact

9 Sustainability Strategy for Refrigeration or Water Reduction Prevention Transition

10 Direct Emission Reduction Indirect Charge Reduction Leak Reduction Efficient Design Proper Commission GWP Reduction Maintain

11 Energy reduction initiatives Doors on cases (retro and new) EBOP (retro-commissioning) LED PVT

12 LED Site Lighting 4 times the service life of HID metal halide

13 Strategies Refrigeration Equipment Goals

14 Challenges for existing refrigeration systems Disconnect between Manufacturers, Installers, and Service providers Equipment Specification without OEM Submittal Inconsistent Design Application Guideline Incomplete Construction documents Service does not understand controls

15 New Refrigeration Equipment Development Processes Narrative for System Development Equipment Specification / OEM Submittal Design Application Guideline Construction documents Service support documentation with equipment

16 Strategies Simplifying the Business Goals

17 Improving business efficiency by simplification Changes to products impact product providers Changes to refrigeration systems impact suppliers and the management of the business Specifications and OEM submittal (performance based) Procurement Project design guidance Installation and Commissioning Service

18 Simplifying the business

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21 Simplifying the Business Collaborate share and understand how to align group functions to a strategy Prioritize Dynamic, relevant, quick Transition alignment to new strategies without impacting work in progress

22 An example of needing to simplify the business

23 Building System Controls HVAC packaged or custom units Unit documentation Refrigeration packaged or custom units No Unit documentation

24 Vision New Business Opportunities Strategy

25 Broadening the Business of Refrigeration Packaged Equipment integrated controls, air cooled condenser, pumps, pre-charged, lower leak rate Standardized Design high ambient design, minimal design coordination, pkg energy ratings Plug and Play simple electrical power / control and piping connections Service OEM service option

26 Internet Company IT Fast, Reliable Connections Smart Phone Apps Cloud Enterprise

27 Custom Packaged

28 Equipment Commissioning Integrated Solutions Service Parts

29 Metric M & V Test Pilot Strategy Submittal Specs Commission Deploy

30 Closing remarks: Reduce direct emissions: Package systems for new stores Reduction, Prevention, and Transition strategy for existing stores Reduce indirect emissions: Efficient designs Commissioning / Retro-commissioning

31 Closing remarks (con t): The industry needs people with the vision, strategy and energy to meet the changing needs. Supermarkets need a low cost, packaged refrigeration system, integrated solution alternative to the custom built systems.

32 Thank you