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1 S P O N S O R E D B Y

2 Host: Mark Roberti, Editor, RFID Journal Speakers: John Rommel, Sr. Mgr, RFID Channel Development, Motorola Michelle Kiang, VP Marketing & Co- Founder, PINC Solutions Tony Hollis, Director, Product Development & Innovation, Exel Americas Kevin Clark, Implementation Analyst, Retail IT, Exel Americas RFID For Yard Management Efficiency

3 RFID For Yard Management Efficiency John Rommel Sr. Mgr RFID Channel Development, Motorola

4 Supply Chain Improvements Abound Supply Chain Execution Systems MEQ 6 Sigma E.R.P. EDI SCM Demand Optimization Flowcasting W M S Total Quality Management 3 rd Party Logistics

5 The Supply Chain Last Mile: The Yard DC and plant yards are an integral part of the transportation network - delays occurred in the yard impact the overall efficiency Warehouse/ Plant Yard Truck Yard Trailers Yet they are often running old, manual processes Distribution Center /Plant

6 The Supply Chain Visibility Gap The Yard is the gateway in/out of the warehouse Inbound vehicles needing to unload Outbound vehicles waiting for release Empty vehicles waiting for assignment Vehicle movements not recorded Inefficient drop zones with no formal accounting Poor coordination between warehouse operations and yard

7 Inefficiency Costs We re a $1 Billion company that can not start its day without a truck driver walking the yard with a flashlight and pen to find out how many trailers we have. Director, Domestic Logistics, Cost Plus World Market Predominantly Manual Processes Time consuming Labor intensive Inaccurate Resulted Pain Congested gate Multiple/redundant trailer moves Extra miles driven searching costing time, fuel, the environment Trailer/driver detention Shipment delays Product shrinkage Production stoppages No actionable information Can t measure = can t improve

8 What If You could have up-to-date knowledge of where every trailer is located and what its status is? You could get accurate listings of the trailer details you have on site? You could eliminate manual yard checks and data logs? You could quickly locate perishable items? You could easily find the trailer you need right now?

9 Two Great Technologies RFID GPS + working together

10 Michelle Kiang VP Marketing & Co-Founder PINC Solutions RFID For Yard Management Efficiency

11 About PINC Founded in 2004, HQ in Berkeley, CA PINC = Position Inc. Patented Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Using Sensor (Passive RFID, GPS, etc) Fusion Current Focus on Real-Time Visibility Enabled Yard Management Solutions Commercial deployments since early 2006 Logistics Management 2009 Finalist

12 A Passive-RFID Based RTLS RFID, GPS & Wi- Fi Antennas on Yard Trucks Tracking Unit and Monitor Inside the Cab

13 What Real-Time Yard Visibility Logistics Asset (e.g. Tractors and Trailers) Inventory Asset Movement and Location Load/Shipment Status Reefer Temperature and Fuel Level

14 Key Yard Management Metrics - Quantifiable Yard KPIs Gate Velocity Lengths of in- and out-gate processes Personnel Productivity Security guard, spotting drivers, admin/ops managers Resource Utilization Dock-doors and yards Logistics Assets Sustainability Empty yard truck miles in yard Idle time at the gate and on site Excessive reefer hours Paper use

15 Yard Management of The Future Event Monitoring, Execution, & Mgmt Yesterday Today Tomorrow Manual Data Logs & 2-Way Radios Real-time Event Monitoring & Execution Supply Chain Visibility & Collaboration

16 Considerations for RFID Deployments in Trailer/Container Yards Harsh Outdoor Operating Environment Lots of Metal What Assets Need to be Tracked? Infrastructure/Capital Requirements On-going Maintenance Costs Leveraging Investment in Close-Loop Application for Open-Loop Track/Trace Use of standards-based technologies Cold/Cool Chain Management Needs

17 RFID Is the Beginning of Real-Time Visibility-Enabled Yard Management Total Yard Management Visibility Automated data capture RFID Asset Tags, Driver Tags, Readers, RTLS Real-Time Visibility + Yard Management Solutions Manual Input Alerts & Notifications, Scheduling, Reports & Scorecards YMS Raw Data Directives & Analytics Management Functionalities

18 RFID For Yard Management Efficiency Tony Hollis Director Product Development & Innovation Exel Americas

19 Exel At A Glance Exel is the North American leader in contract logistics, providing customer-focused solutions to a wide range of industries including retail, consumer, technology, automotive, healthcare, chemical and industrial. Exel s innovative supply chain solutions, skilled people and regional coverage, bring together all aspects of contract logistics in addition to a wide range of integrated, valueadded and specialist services. Exel is a wholly owned entity of Deutsche Post DHL, the world s leading logistics group.

20 Supply Chain Visibility Considerations Many Wireless Options To Be Considered GPS / GLS Cellular Technologies Ultra Wideband UWB Wi-Fi Compatible RFID (multiple frequencies) - Active / Semi-Active / Passive - LF, HF, UHF 100 khz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 1 GHz 10 GHz LF MF HF VHF UHF Micro Wave Modes Of Transport Pallets/ULDs Cases Inner Packs Items Government, Industry Or Provider Driven khz MHz 2.45 GHz 6.8 GHz 868 MHz 915 MHz Customer Driven

21 Focus On Industry Standards & Collaboration Long-Term Commitment To Standards Development With GS1 / EPCglobal Exel and DHL helped to develop a global industry work group called the Transportation & Logistics Services Industry Action Group (TLS IAG) Current Leadership/Co-Chairs: Exel & NYK Logistics Primary areas of focus of group: Conveyable Asset Tag (CAT) Ruggedized EPC Gen II UHF Testing & Application For Use On Logistics Assets (i.e. sea containers, ULDs ) Extensible Conveyable Asset Tag (XCAT) Supply Chain Visibility Solution Leveraging Batteries, Sensors And Multiple Wireless Strategies EPCIS Integration Strategy & Data Dictionary Development Global Pilots in Asia, Americas & Europe Current TLS IAG Work-Streams Global Supply Chain Implementation Handbook Development CAT Testing Guideline Development Continued XCAT & EPCIS Development Within GS1

22 Kevin Clark Implementation Analyst, Retail IT Exel Americas RFID For Yard Management Efficiency

23 Agenda Project Overview Site Map System Requirements PINC Solution Benefits Looking Forward

24 Project Overview Scope Vendor hosted YMS to handle 300+ spaces at a Southern California Trans- Load Facility Provide real-time yard visibility 3 access points (2 on west side, 1 on east side) One Gate system/application & 3 Yard Director systems for Yard Jockeys Project Life Implementation took less than 4 months Only half of time spent onsite No additional software/hardware needed for end users

25 Site Map

26 System Requirements Real time visibility of trailer location and status Improved data accuracy Improved communications Enable fact based decision making and issue resolution Integration with other systems available Remote access, 24 hours per day Cost effective Easy to use Robust reporting tools

27 The PINC Solution

28 The PINC Solution Quick and easy access to high level information right when you sign in Appointment scheduling capability Accurate trailer locating using GPS, yard counts are done systemically while performing normal duties Passive RFID reduces cost notification of pre-determined events

29 The PINC Solution cont. Short implementation time (~ 4 months) Ability to customize Reporting: Ability to create custom reports to be run upon request Appointment Scheduling: Helps reduce data entry upon asset arrival during check in Asset Documents: Digital storage of documents, by asset Easy to train (~10 admin/csr users) GUI system, looks like a website that users are familiar with during home web browsing Customizable fields allow for easy configuration Permanent RFID tags available for in-house fleet

30 Asset Check In w/ Appointments 1. Upload Appointments 2. Guard searches for appt by trailer number 4. PINC validates appt and asset is checked in 3. Guard enters any other data needed

31 Express Lane 1. Asset tag read upon arrival at the gate 2. Fleet trailer and tractor auto-identified and checked in, may optionally include driver information Increase gate throughput and yard velocity/capacity through process automation 3. Trailer moved directly to assigned parking spot/zone or dock door

32 Benefits Elimination of manual yard checks & most documentation Utilizes one yard driver per shift, down from two All documentation stored electronically Higher operational control and tracking of assets Asset check in time cut in half Zero charges for detention/demurrage since installing PINC Improved productivity amongst CSRs Two CSRs are now able to support other areas of the warehouse that needed attention Customers may view their assets real-time Less communication needed since any information needed is stored in PINC Business continuity ensured through redundant internet connectivity and automatic data back up Focus on driving cost reductions in the following areas: Information Technology Yard Driver, fuel consumption Detention/Demurrage Lost loads

33 Looking Forward Integrate PINC with a warehouse management system. Review opportunities to use permanently mounted RFID tags on fleet trailers. PINC Global View Multi-enterprise system used as a platform for collaborative supply chain practices

34 RFID For Yard Management Efficiency Motorola John Rommel PINC Michelle Kiang Exel Tony Hollis

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