Opening Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8e-VtmudTk
Utilizing RFID To Create A “Closed Loop” Asset Management System
For Utilities
A Closed Loop Asset Management SystemTracking Asset Location and Performance From Birth to Earth
…In Real-Time
Why Is Asset Tracking Important To Utilities?1. Business Performance
24/7 Real Time Visibility
Labor Time SavingsStreamlined Communication
Common Needs/Interests In Asset TrackingBusiness Process Improvements
Storm Response
Predicting Future Asset Replacement Needs
Two Primary Technologies Drive Asset Tracking
Barcode RFID
How RFID WorksRadio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses communication via radio waves to exchange data between a reader and an electronic tag attached to an object, for the purpose of identification and tracking.
Optimal Technology For Utilities?
Read Rate
Automation Capability
Durability/Longevity
Price
Barcode RFID
Line of Sight
Building A Closed Loop SolutionStep 1: Inventory Management
24/7 Automated Receipt/Removal
Accurate, Real-Time Asset Location Secure Access
Vendor Inventory Tracking & Replenishment
Automating Asset Receipt and Removal
YARDtrack Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9xLn674Hrk&feature=relmfu
Accurate, Real-Time Asset Location
YARDtrack Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xa8hgJdTlo&feature=relmfu
Building A Closed Loop SolutionStep 2: Tracking Status of Deployed Assets
• Inventory-To-Field Asset Tracking (location, performance history)
• Expedite Field Inspections• Communicate Real-Time
Maintenance Alerts• Accurately Track Joint Use • Maintain Regulatory-Compliant
Records Integrated with GIS • Record Asset Removal
Core Features
PIMS Video
Standard & Customizable Reporting
• Tags easily attach to existing poles (<30 sec./pole)• Simple “point n’ shoot” commission for poles in field• Read distances of 6+ feet.• Data integrated with customer’s existing GIS database
either real-time via cellular or via docking station.
Pole Commissioning
• Inspection -Schedule via substation, circuit, GIS coordinates, etc.
• Maintenance -Open and closed work orders, alert system
• Management Reports-Inspection and maintenance records-Asset search and Joint Use
-Custom reports
PIMS User Portal
A Business Case For Closing The LoopRecommended ROI Considerations
Incremental Inventory Turns
Labor Cost Savings – Inventory, Inspection
“Tribal” Knowledge Loss –Required Training TimeWarranty Replacement
Strategy
Joint Use Revenue
Risk Mitigation“Stephen Abramowitz, 43, was
awarded $960,000 in damages…FPL owned the pole and was
responsible for inspections and maintenance.”
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