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Koopman Car Terminal Successfully
Implements ESC VinTelligent with Nissan Integration
ALAMEDA, CA - February 10, 2005
- Embarcadero Systems Corporation (ESC), a leader in innovative
technology solutions for the global maritime and intermodal
transportation industry, announces the successful implementation
of ESC VinTelligent 3.0 at Koopman Car Terminal BV (KCT) in
Amsterdam. The completed implementation offers KCT comprehensive
terminal management of their largest client, Nissan. With
the fully automated ESC VinTelligent, Koopman anticipates
processing an estimated 100,000 vehicles in 2005 and providing
their customers with increased transport productivity, greater
process visibility, and a significant increase in data accuracy.
KCT chose the comprehensive functionality
of ESC VinTelligent over developing an in-house system that
would have required a significant investment. Now with KCT's
premier client, Nissan, fully integrated and managed on the
ESC VinTelligent system, KCT is able to manage the cost-per-VIN
pricing model and continue to grow their business while efficiently
managing their operational costs. KCT will continue to increase
the functionality of the installed system over the next 6
months by gradually rolling out new features that weren't
available in the system previously provided by Nissan.
"Our focus has been on finding the
most effective way to integrate processes with technology.
ESC VinTelligent offers us the functionality to achieve seamless
integration throughout our car terminal and port-processing
business," Mr. Cooiman explained. With the expected increase
in process efficiency, KCT anticipates a full return on their
investment by the end of 2005, a 10 percent gain in overall
productivity in their car transport and port processing business,
and an increased competitive advantage in the marketplace.
We are pleased to have Koopman in production
with ESC VinTelligent," commented Steven G. Lautsch,
Sr. VP Embarcadero Systems Corporation. "We believe that
with the use of ESC VinTelligent, Koopman will set the efficiency
standard for European auto transporters."
ESC VinTelligent offers the finished auto
transportation and processing industry the most comprehensive
vehicle management system available. ESC VinTelligent is a
web-based application that optimizes vehicle handling at all
points throughout the supply chain. The system provides enterprise-level
reporting, real-time inventory tracking, and seamless data
integration. The system increases auto terminal productivity
and data capture accuracy, creating real-time vehicle inventory
reconciliation and reduced overall throughput costs.
ESC VinTelligent also manages the job
planning and tracking of finished vehicle up-fitting at a
vehicle terminal. This capability allows port processors to
more effectively manage processing jobs at their vehicle terminal
such as the installation of radios, trim packages, or sun
roofs, before the vehicle is delivered to the dealer. ESC
VinTelligent enables the collection and reporting of real-time
data with handheld wireless computers for parts and labor
pricing, job orders, and vehicle tracking, thereby increasing
overall processing productivity.
About Embarcadero Systems Corporation
Embarcadero Systems Corporation (ESC),
located in the San Francisco Bay Area, focuses on delivering
effective business solutions to the maritime and intermodal
industries. ESC's solutions are a blend of products and services
which are consistently delivered to solve and enhance our
clients' business opportunities, needs, or goals. These solutions
address three areas; Terminal Automation, Transportation Security,
and Finished Vehicle Logistics.
The ESC family of products includes ESC
VinTelligent that optimizes vehicle transportation management,
ESC smartGATE™ for gate automation and facility security,
ESC VoyagerTrack® that provides cargo tracking and visibility,
ESC Premier Appointment System™ to improve gate efficiency
and trucker scheduling, ESC webTAMS® for real-time steamship
cargo management and status, and CATOS for highly integrated
marine and intermodal terminal management and operations.
About Koopman Car Terminal
Koopman Car Terminal (KCT) is a full service
car terminal in Amsterdam with rail connection and an extensive
port processing operation, providing extensive finished vehicle
up-fitting and repair services. KCT took over the terminal
operation from Nissan in January 2004 and is successfully
transforming the terminal from a dedicated Nissan Terminal
to an independent multi-client terminal.
KCT provides terminal handling and storage
services for clients such as Nissan, Saab, Renault and Chevrolet.
KCT also provides reconditioning services for major rental
companies such as Europcar, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Sixt and
National, as well as to leasing companies and dealers, handling
70,000 cars in 2004 alone.
Bryant Bell
Tel: +1-510-749-7495
Fax: +1510-267-3695
E-Mail: bryantb@esystem.com
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