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.”