The document describes an RFID trailer tracking solution proposed by Identify Limited. The solution uses passive RFID tags on trailers and readers at entry and exit points to provide real-time visibility of trailer locations and movements. This allows customers to optimize trailer utilization, address security issues, and reduce operational costs associated with trailer management.

1. Trailer Tracking
Identify
Mar 2010
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2. Identify RFID
Founded in 2002 with more than 5+ years Business partner
in prior RFID experiences
RFID Ltd., 10M Registered Capital
Identify Ltd., 1M Registered Capital
World-class experiences in Technology,
Implementation and Consultation
US Governments : USDA, US
Customs, Dept Homeland
Security, US Treasury
Auto-ID Center: Walmart, DHL
pilot sites Identify
99/28 Software Park, Chanwattana Rd
Our services: Pakkred, Klong Grua, Nonthaburi 11120
One-stop service for all RFID Thailand
hardware Tel: 662-582-3714-5
RFID solution provider E-mail: info@id.co.th
RFID consulting service www.id.co.th
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3. RFID Trailer Tracking Solution
Types of Trailer
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4. Movement of trailer
Port
Storage/
Plant A
office
3PL
Storage/
Plant B
Office
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5. RFID Trailer Tracking Solution
No Existing Technology on Trailer Tracking
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6. RFID Trailer Tracking Solution
Automate trailer tracking increases
the visibility for trailer
• Limitation on the • RFID tag for • Increase the
existing technology individual trailer and utilization on trailer.
to track the trailer its head.
• Receive real time
effectively. information on trailer
• Low visibility on this • Identify web based status.
asset. solution to inform
the status of trailer • Alert on unauthorized
• Low utilization on real time basis. usage of individual
• Loss on this asset. trailer.
• Lower operation cost.
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7. Background & requirement
There is no system to track trailer.
> Low visibility (There is GPS on truck only)
Aims:
> Increase trailer availability: inform the trailers that are in the yard
and available for delivery.
> Increase trailer security: a system to notify the movement of
unauthorized trailer.
> Tracking system: to inform the location of trailer
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8. Technical specification: outdoor tag
Passive RFID is recommended for this purpose
> A passive tag for truck (option)
> A passive tag for trailer
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9. Solution
Two long range passive RFID readers are installed on the entrance and
exit of the yard.
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10. Overall structure
Logistics providers
-Exit for -Enter for
delivery arrival
-Enter for -Exit for
loading RFID Tag dispatching
-Trailer ID RFID reader
RFID reader -Trailer Head ID
-Entering time -Entering time
-Exit time -Exit time
Trailer Tracking System
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11. Scope of trailer tracking
New Asset Transportation
Loading Exit
Procurement and delivery
Client
confirmation
Asset Store in
(receipt)
Registration storage
Client
Pick-up and
confirmation
transportation
(dispatch)
Periodic
testing
Inspection
Entrance
Maintenance
Disposal
shop
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12. Function features
Asset Tracking Import/Export
Solution 3rd Party software
Asset Asset
Asset Asset Alert
Information Transaction
Search Menu Menu
Menu Menu
-Providing key -Enable users to - Last location? -Trailer security
information on find individual -How long each - Yearly
RFID tag to asset. trailer asset at site? maintenance
-Who keeps asset -Asset inventory
- Status of asset longest (not return)?
-Who causes more
damage on asset?
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13. Benefits : transaction
Increase trailer visibility
> How many trailer you have
> How long they have been in your sites
> Where : the last location (optional)
Movement status:
> Informing the trailer in the yard (available) or outside (currently used):
Equipment matching : trailer and front truck
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14. Benefits : reporting
Bring critical issues and events to immediate attention
> Trailer security : any unauthorized can be informed in advance.
> Notify for yearly maintenance
> Comprehensive asset inventory
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15. Benefits: reporting
Excel report export
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16. Benefits : reporting
Improve asset utilization
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17. Utilization analysis
Utilization
Under or not ?
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18. Benefits : facilitate operation
Electronic documentation for all inbound and outbound trailers
Web-based – deploys to multiple locations
Integrate with other systems (optional).
Receiving
Fleet Trailer Gate
Mgnt Tracking traffic
Dock
Mgnt
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19. Benefits : overheads
Reduce labour cost on yard checking
Reduce communication overhead
Decreased Costs related to Asset Loss
Return on investment (ROI)
> Reduce telecommunications costs.
> Increase dispatcher productivity.
> Add revenue to loads.
> Decrease out of route miles.
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20. Thank you
And wish to have an opportunity
to Serve you.
http://www.id.co.th
sale@id.co.th
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