© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management DOCK MANAGEMENT

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management Vocabulary Eliminate : Completely remove or get rid of (something) Trailer : An unpowered vehicle towed by another, in particular Productivity : The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input Loading : The application of a mechanical load or force to something Unloading : Remove goods from (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.)

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management Dock means an enclosed area of water in a port for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships. Dock Management System The Dock Management System, jointly developed by Loading Systems and Traka is a unique, easily installed and affordable solution to prevent an industry problem that has caused countless accidents and injuries. It prevents vehicles driving away from the loading bay before the dock doors have been safely closed.

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management Dock Yard

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management Facility managers and warehouse executives face unique challenges as global supply chain complexity grows. While many issues and costs associated with moving materials and products are out of their control, optimizing yard, dock, and warehouse processes can increase operational and logistics efficiency. Designed to eliminate common and costly logistics problems, yard and dock management systems use real-time and physical data to help facilities efficiently manage operations such as loading dock visibility, live and staged trailer coordination, and turn times. These systems do more than simply monitor trailer movements—they act as an extra set of eyes to track facility operations.

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management Following are some tips for implementing yard and dock management systems to maximize their benefits:  Many systems use sensor technologies, as well as GPS tracking, to record every trailer movement. This increased visibility and monitoring creates real-time performance reports  Yard and dock management systems provide a single interface that captures dock status  Receiving real-time loading dock status updates from a single interface can reduce labor hours and increase dock utilization  In response to the increased productivity, some systems can even eliminate unnecessary service through scheduled maintenance based on actual equipment usage. These updates can also help reduce energy costs through sensors that guarantee dock doors are closed when not in use.

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management  Proactive change on the loading dock and in your logistics operations can help reduce excess costs associated with moving products and materials.

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management Yard and dock management systems do more than simply track and provide raw data. Many of these tools develop detailed reports based on parameters such as carrier arrival and departure times, loading and unloading times, and labor hours. These reports provide the information you need to make important decisions that can affect the productivity and profitability of your entire operation.

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management

© 2014 wheresjenny.com Dock management In summary the principal benefits of the system are to: 1. Prevent vehicles from driving away from a loading and unloading bay until the dock door is closed. 2. Ensure that vehicles are directed to the correct loading bay. 3. Control related to who can control product operation: a. Improved safety; b. Improved building management; c. Minimizing human errors; d. Increased energy-saving potential. 4. Integrated intelligent system : a. Managing dock equipment control; b. Applicable in combination with other products, vehicles and facilities. 5. Provides management of performance indicators, such as: a. Complete log of all user activities; b. Number of cycles the doors have been activated; c. Average duration of loading and unloading; d. Planned service and maintenance. 6. Allows full integration with the Loading Systems Advanced Control Centre.