This document discusses container tracking software called Geqoo Boxes. It aims to provide transparency of container locations and statuses. This is challenging due to complex container movements between locations and service providers. Geqoo Boxes records container data through various techniques depending on container value and usage. It stores data centrally in the cloud for analysis and access by various user types. Key features include real-time tracking, status updates, rule checking, and integration with ERP systems. The software provides advantages like quick implementation and cost savings over custom IT projects or high investments.

1. Keep an overview at all times!
Intelligent Container Tracking

2. Core question in Container Management
Main goals for using a Container Management System
 Reduce loss  Lower procurement costs
 Increase planning reliability  Reduce capital lockup
 Improve disposition  Avoid production stand stills
„How many containers of type X are at location Y
in state Z?“
Why is it so difficult to create transparency in container circulation?
 Company-wide circulations complicate traceability
 Loan durations of containers remain at customer sites vary ( who organizes return of empties?)
 Manual capture and analysis of all container movements requires high effort
 Consideration of reparation, cleaning, inspection (partly done at external service providers)
 In some cases different owners of containers
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3. Collection of Container Movements
Goal
 Record current location and state of containers efficiently
 Immediate visibility of recorded container movements in the system
Challenge
 Different quantities and values of containers
 Throughput and relevance of containers for the process varies
Typical situation today
 Pen & paper  filing  manual input into the computer
 Excel
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4. Techniques to capture Container Movements
Value
 Rare containers
GPS  Very high value
AutoID  Rare containers
(RFID / Barcode)  High throughput
 Short IDs
Manual ID-Entry  Low throughput
 Uncritical containers
 Low value
Choice type + quantity  Open cycles
Quantity
Lower administrative cost through appropriate capture technique
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5. Central Data Management and Processing in the Cloud
 Central data analysis
 Usage-based pricing
 Simple access for third parties
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6. User Concept
Input User – Work on site
 Warehouse workers, forklift drivers, truck drivers
 Stationary, mobile and virtual terminals with
or without AutoID support (Barcode, RFID)
 Terminals are configurable via web application
Standard User – Web Application Access
 Logistics manager, dispatcher, IT administrators
 Analysis, reporting, disposition
 Interface to existing applications
 Functional extensions available
External User – Access for suppliers and customers
 View and print reports / account statements
Three different user roles with appropriate permissions.
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7. Features of Container Management Software
Basic Features
1. Record container movements efficiently and realtime(!) (Touchscreen or AutoID)
2. Capture of container statuses (filling, damage, dirt….)
3. Discover violations of rules automatically and notify responsible persons
 Exceeding of loan durations
 Underrunning of minimum inventories
 Inproper bookings
4. Reference to ERP-objects (order number, …)
5. Simple information access for customers and business partners
Advanced features
1. Integration with ERP systems (master data import, transaction data export)
2. Disposition to maintain inventory balance
3. Support for choosing and locating suitable containers, e.g. for delivery
4. Manage maintenance and safety check cycles
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8. Advantages of Geqoo Boxes Container Management Software
Standard product instead of IT-project risk
• Quickly ready for use
• Auto-ID-support
• Can be run stand-alone or integrated with ERP-system
• Flexible configuration (container type, locations, states, …)
Rental solution instead of high investment
• Economic benefit from day one
• ubigrate takes over IT-system responsibility incl. maintenance, support,
operation
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9. Who we are and what we do
Standardized Turn-Key Solutions Device Integration Software
for End-users for OEM-Partner
z.B.
C-Connector
ubigrate‘s software captures and analyses process information in real-
time, and creates for its customers highest transparency in logistics and
production.
This results in sustainable cost reduction as well as lower energy
consumptions and emissions.
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10. Contact
For further information, feel free to contact us at any time
Dr. Jürgen Anke
Managing Director ubigrate GmbH
Tel.: +49 (351) 21187-25 Schnorrstr. 76
Mobile: +49 (1761) 21187-25 01069 Dresden
Fax: +49 (351) 21187-28 Germany
Email: juergen.anke@ubigrate.com Web: www.ubigrate.com
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