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MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
Course #: IM375
Title: Package Tracking Systems - Not Just for Packages Anymore
Scheduled For: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, Round Seven, 8:15-9:15 am
Presented By: Bruce E. Little, Vice President, SCLogic MAILCOM Conference
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Speaker Background
• Package Tracking Solution Expansion
• If You Don’t Have a Tracking Solution
• If You Have a Tracking Solution
• What Can You Track?
Agenda
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• 20+ Years in software and mailing industry
• Joined SCLogic in 1999
• Tireless advocate for improving accountability and leveraging technology
Speaker Background
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Mission specific
• PC’s became electronic clipboards
• Limited options in marketplace
• Campus logistics
• Greater responsibility for more functions
• Consolidation of mail, print and receiving
Package Tracking Solutions
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• New technology
• Handheld devices evolved
• Software technology updates
• Web technology
Package Tracking Solutions
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Key considerations– Draft mission specific requirements – Other departments’ logistical requirements– Engage IT early – Cost savings between departments
If You Don’t Have A Tracking Solution
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Reduce or eliminate paper
• Cut costs
• Speed delivery
• Reduce lost packages
• Increase visibility
• Improve reporting
• Utilize paperless technology
Common Needs
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
Available Options
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• No outside software
• Security concerns
– Data should be encrypted using SSL technology
• Subscription or perpetual license?
Software & IT Issues
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Handheld devices are a problem– Contain proprietary data
• Wi-Fi enabled– Most newer devices are Wi-Fi
capable
• Who is going to support it– IT workloads are greater than ever
Software & IT Issues
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Scalable solution that meets new requirements• Consolidate other departments• Do more with less• Integration with other systems
If You Have A Tracking Solution
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Unique items being tracked include:– Accountable mail– Ballot boxes– Gas cylinders– Hazardous materials– Conference attendees– Bookstore returns
What Can You Track?
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Unique items being tracked include:– Files– Furniture– Lab samples– Payroll pouches– Iron mountain boxes– Vehicle keys
What Can You Track?
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
• Old system still works
• Life expectancy of hardware
• Support for old system
• New technology allows for more options in logistics
Should I Upgrade My System?
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
Questions
• It’s all about leveraging technology
MAILCOM 2013 - Atlantic City, NJ. - April 28-May 1
Speaker Contact Information
• Bruce E. Little
• Vice President, SCLogic
• Phone: 1.888.700.7027
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