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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


• 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


• 20+ Years in software and mailing industry

• Joined SCLogic in 1999

• Tireless advocate for improving accountability and leveraging technology

Speaker Background


• 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


• New technology

• Handheld devices evolved

• Software technology updates

• Web technology

Package Tracking Solutions


• 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


• Reduce or eliminate paper

• Cut costs

• Speed delivery

• Reduce lost packages

• Increase visibility

• Improve reporting

• Utilize paperless technology

Common Needs


Available Options


• No outside software

• Security concerns

– Data should be encrypted using SSL technology

• Subscription or perpetual license?

Software & IT Issues


• 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


• Scalable solution that meets new requirements• Consolidate other departments• Do more with less• Integration with other systems

If You Have A Tracking Solution


• Unique items being tracked include:– Accountable mail– Ballot boxes– Gas cylinders– Hazardous materials– Conference attendees– Bookstore returns

What Can You Track?


• Unique items being tracked include:– Files– Furniture– Lab samples– Payroll pouches– Iron mountain boxes– Vehicle keys

What Can You Track?


• 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?


Questions

• It’s all about leveraging technology


Speaker Contact Information

• Bruce E. Little

• Vice President, SCLogic

• Phone: 1.888.700.7027

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