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SUMMER 2009

COLD CHAIN 'S INTEGRATED MONITORING AND TOTAL CONTROL GUARANTEE

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Index

Who we are

The Logistics in controlled / Chilled atmosphere

The most common problems

The solution: IHG Monitor

– Advantages

– Technology

– Atchitecture layout

Business case

Who we are

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WHO WE ARE The Information Highway Group (IHG) is a highly specialized an

innovative RFID consulting- systems integrator.With over 15 years of experience in introducing new technologies in the industry. Headquartered in Barcelona, its mission is to implement RFID projects from A to Z adapted to the business model  of itstrading partners and customers. Formed by a multidisciplinary team with international profile, has deployed projects in countries like United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Italy, USA, Thailand and Malaysia. 

Partner, trading partner, or technological partner of key suppliers in the RFID industry.

Amongst other projects has been the prime contractor of the QRFID  project at the Spanish Post, considered one of the largest in Europe of its kind, 650 readers and 3500 Antennas throughout 52 sites.

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Cold chain LogisticsPoses the same challenges that regular logistics: > Space optimization. > Route optimization. > Time optimization > Reduce errors. > Increased automation. > Adding value to the customer.

And some specific > Steady Monitoring of the cold chain > Management of different temperatures. > Specific regulatory framework. > Irreversibility of errors. > Management of complaints (proof ofloading).

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Most Common issues

Malfunction in a camera  If the failure is at night or 

weekends it can only be detected by alarms. 

> The failure may or may have not broken the cold chain values

Incidence in a truck 

>Should be determined whether the product is affected or not  

> If it is detected before you reach the customer therefore further consequences can be avoidedIrregular loading /

unloading > You can only attribute responsibility backing accurate data with delivery date and time stamp and  temperature 's threshold historical parameters

stamp and  temperature 's threshold historical range

 Customer Complaint > Without detailed reports it is impossible to attribute finalresponsibility. > "The customer is always right”

Inspection > Getting the relevant data may require working hours. > Predefined Reports willsimplify the procesus.process.

Sea Shipping > Shipping add transit time and increases risk of failure > On board cooling process may change. 

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THE SOLUTION: IHG MONITORMAIN ADVANTAGES

AUTOMATIC -Steady data flows captured from everywhere, including Shelf life Algorithm.

-Requires 0 human intervention, so it avoids omissions and errors, can be easily audited and certified by governance bodies.

-In case of failure of a sensor, an alarm will be automatically triggered.

CENTRALIZED

-All data are aligned and deposited in a centralized repository , accessible from anywhere (through a browser) with different permission levels.

-The reports and alarms  are generated centrally .

SIMPLE -Rapid and easy deployment either in offices, on board (connection free) and warehouses (only requires power supply and network).- GUI user friendly and intuitive interface

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THE SOLUTION: IHG MONITORTechnology Smart Points Sensors

>Battery operated, with at least one year (up to 5 depending on usage) lifetime. > Up to 2MB data memory can be available. > May or may not process data (shelf life algorithm). > Different sensors may be simultaneously available (temperature, Moist,light, acceleration, gas, etc.).. 

>RTLS capabilities available on top.

Automated Downloading Data upon entering the coverage area of any reader. 

> Very robust and reusable.

>EN12830 CERTIFIED

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THE SOLUTION: IHG MONITORTechnology:readersREADERS > May be connected to the power grid or to batteries when on board ( truck). > Wireless Communication with sensors  2.4 GHz >Ethernet (cable) or WiFi (wireless) Communication to the application network ( Future) , Optional on truck communication box and PDA readers.> Self wireless network (Mesh Network) , thereby only Master must be connected to the network. > Automated Download data from sensors in its coverage area andtransmit to the central repository. > May contain sensoring capabilities ( temp, moist..)

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THE SOLUTION: IHG MONITORTechnology: MonitorMONITOR > Multi-site> Fleet Management  Allows on board real time shipment's temperature monitoring and GPS position Optional Connection  to PDA + mobile printer Module Allows you to print “proof of delivery” at destination > Parameterized levels of access to  data for users>Generation of detailed on screen reports, PDF, and Excel. > Easy Threshold levels  of alarms configuration dependent on day and time stamp and GPS position ( on board) and open/close truck chest door.> Alarms triggered by SMS or email  or to the on board device>Harmonized and integrated data  management

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THE SOLUTION: IHG MONITORArchitecture of the alarm notification systemOptional 3G/UMTS/GPS Module

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THE SOLUTION: IHG MONITORUSER CASESChamber'stemperature report>Detailed Report of the temperature of all warehouses, accessible via any browser

 

Truck temperature's report

>Detailed reports on temperature, open/close doors, position and speed …of the entire fleet.

> On spot proof of delivery Pallet, shipment or relevant sku..temperature's report > Detailed temperature's Report of a pallet, consignment or sku…,throughout its entire life

Alarms > Programmable threshold temperature , shelf life …alarms function  sorted by date and time or by smart point, FEFO rules.

Shelf- life calculation > You can calculate the lifetime for each type of perishable good, enhancing "worst case" food spoilage ( 35%) current practice.

Additional sensors > Additionally to temperature sensors different sensors ( Moist, Co2, ..) can be added according to perishable product's needs>Customized Shelf Life Algorithm

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BUSINESS CASE: Pre-requisites• Largest organic soft fruit producer in Spain

• Importer in Germany

• Minimize impact on producer and importer processes & procedures.

• Simple and easy-to-use web interfaces.

• Seamless and automated temperature monitoring and shelf-life prediction.

• Overall 100% quality consumer guarantee.

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The Business Problem

• Strawberries are sensitive to temperature shocks and deviation from optimal range (2ºC ~ 5ºC).

• Reduced shelf-life has been detected upon arrival probably due to incorrect climate control along the supply chain.

• Producer has had to support the cost of returns of strawberries in poor condition.

• Importer does not have any tool to predict the estimated shelf-life of its arrivals.

• Fair consumer quality guarantee avoiding worst case spoilage.

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Project Goals

• Give insight in the environmental temperature of their strawberries throughout the supply chain

– Provides insight in overall transport quality

– Can determine cause and effect of temperature breakages throughout supply chain and act accordingly with proof.

– Overall consumers quality experience guarantee.

• Give insight in the effect of temperature influences on the expected shelf-life of strawberries throughout supply chain

– Provides insight in transport quality

– Indicates the remaining shelf-life of strawberries upon arrival, allowing for First-Expire, First-Out (FEFO)handling rules by importer. Avoiding unnecessary spoilage.

– Overall consumers quality experience guarantee.

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Technical Project Goals

• Monitor Temperature

– From production facilities in Spain to importer in Germany, using SmartPoints and network infrastructure

• Visualize Temperature

– A web-based user interface gives insight in the temperature throughout transport, using IHG MONITOR web interfaces.

• Predict Shelf-life

– At arrival in Germany, shelf-life information is made available by the SmartPoint, using network infrastructure

• Visualize Shelf-life

– A web-based user interface gives insight in the shelf-life upon arrival and its changes throughout transport, using IHG MONITOR web interfaces

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BUSINESS CASE:Project overview

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Producer Workflow• At production site workers should

attach a SmartPoint to a consignment

• SmartPoints are stored at a convenient location (top and middle of pallet).

• The Gateway is nearby attached to a system with internet connectivity.

• When the SmartPoints leave the network starts logging data.

• Every week importer sends back the SmartPoints; at producer these are intercepted and once again placed in the box for reuse.

• The closed loop flow can be replicated over and over to any other importer world wide.

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Importer Workflow

• At importer site workers should detach a SmartPoint from a consignment send by Producer.

• After being retrieved, SmartPoints are stored at a convenient location.

• The Gateway is attached nearby to a system with internet connectivity.

• At the end of every week SmartPoints are collected and shipped to Producer.

• They could replicate the closed loop flow over and over to other producers world wide.

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Results

• Temperature tracking

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Results

• Shelf-life

Temp.

Shelf-life

Loss

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HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU

Ignacio SorigueraSales Manager , The Information Highway Groupistarres@ihg.net

Cell:+34671727957