vision to optimize loading dock and warehouse logistics There s a solution in sight

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1 vision to optimize loading dock and warehouse logistics There s a solution in sight

2 Are you feeling the same pressures facing most Warehouse Executives today? Revenue Increase without expanding labor or facility. Revenue Increase without expanding labor or facility. Warehouse space limitations. Warehouse space limitations. Customer demand for faster service. Customer demand for faster service. These unique challenges have warehouse executives asking: Seasonal supply fluctuations. Seasonal supply fluctuations. Excessive driver downtime and difficulty staging trailers. Excessive driver downtime an difficulty staging trailers. Lack of operational visibility at the loading dock for effective warehouse and labor management. Lack of operational visibility at the loading dock for effective warehouse and labor management. How do we achieve more with less... move more product through our building while reducing labor & utility costs and potentially the overall building scale? How do we monitor and improve turn time of each trailer and eliminate dwell time and detention charges? How do we manage labor during the load/ unload process? How do we improve trailer and yard management? How do we reduce traffic congestion in the staging area? To Answer These Questions. You need to see actual dollar savings through increased productivity. You need to see real time and historical data on the trailer load/unload process. You need to see the status of each dock opening and staging area. You Need 4SIGHT! 4Sight alleviates your bottlenecks in and around the loading dock. 4Sight integrates the loading dock equipment with intelligent software to monitor, communicate and manage loading dock status and to initiate the effective transition of on-site trailers.

3 Productivity Automated Dock Appointment Scheduling Eliminate the manual process of setting appointment times for your customers' and vendors' shipments. Minimize data errors and time consuming phone calls with dispatch personnel and truck drivers. Reserve loading dock doors for your best customers! Once the trailer arrives at the appointment time Real Time Scheduling 4Sight provides real time loading dock status so you can see your entire loading dock operation on one screen, enabling you to more effectively monitor and improve yard and dock management. Incorporate dynamic and historical loading dock statistics with your company metrics. Example of 4Sight user friendly interface Trailer Coordination Manage third party drivers and eliminate this common bottleneck. 4Sight gives you vision to direct and coordinate site traffic to sustain a more efficient traffic flow to and from the loading dock, thereby increasing product throughput. Companies have saved millions of dollars eliminating wasted time by moving trailers more efficiently. Turn Time Management Time is money, especially as it relates to the loading dock. 4Sight customers have shaved labor hours by 25% specifically as a result of improved turn-times. A load timer tracks the pace at each dock. Supervisors can monitor real time load statistics and receive escalation alerts to help eliminate detention charges using 4Sight s simple user interface. Reservation-Based Staging Reduce excessive operating costs and delays by reserving product staging locations in close proximity to the appropriate trailer. Track product locations with pinpoint accuracy via remote access. Dock Door Reliability Guarantee that your loading dock doors are closed when no trailer is being serviced. Assure your customers (internal and external audits) and regulatory agencies (USDA, AIB, FDA, etc.) that debris, birds and insects are not entering your warehouse through slightly open doors.

4 Security As a value added benefit, 4Sight maximizes the security level in and around your loading dock. The system incorporates security cameras and built in sensors to identify unauthorized dock door or trailer movement. Maintenance management tool Why should you spend a pre-determined amount of your maintenance budget on equipment that is used infrequently? 4Sight allows you to maintain your loading dock equipment based on actual usage as opposed to a traditional timebased maintenance schedule. Because 4Sight is integrated with your loading dock, the equipment tells you when it needs maintenance. System automatically identifies loading docks that reach a usage threshold. loss PREVENTION 4Sight s security interface uses auto-activated cameras at each loading dock to effectively reduce theft (shrink). After Hours Security 4Sight's Virtual Lock Down utilizes a system of truck presence indicators, door sensors and trailer restraints (if applicable) to provide visual confirmation that all doors are closed, all staged trailers are accounted for and the building is secure. In the event of a breach, the system automatically notifies the appropriate call center and managers. Dock Equipment Diagnostics Trouble shoot your dock equipment remotely and access service manuals as needed for efficient service management. Automated is sent to service provider and maintenance manager. Affected doors are locked out for maintenance to avoid operational conflict.

5 Tailored Solution The beauty of the 4Sight system is that it is tailored to your specific operations and warehouse design needs. In addition to the more common productivity, maintenance and security modules, site-specific applications are available, such as: iphone / Mobile Interface cold Storage Integrity yard Jockey Coordination rfid / GPS Yard Management 4SIGHT IS SIMPLE AND HELPS SIMPLIFY YOUR OPERATION No matter which warehouse logistic method you use, whether WMS, YMS, spreadsheets or clipboards, 4Sight takes your operation to the next level by integrating your loading dock equipment with intelligent software, and does so in a simple, easy-to-use interface. Self-contained requires no on-site IT support once installed no required maintenance fees Pay only for the modules and upgrades that you need. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT YOUR LOADING DOCK OPERATION? 4Front Engineered Solutions has been designing, manufacturing and integrating loading dock equipment systems for over 50 years. We invite you to our modern showroom in Dallas, to review our 4SIGHT System and our full array of loading dock and warehouse products. Our Visit-in-Person (VIP) program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with product and interact with engineering and manufacturing personnel in a comfortable environment Hutton Dr., Suite 140 Carrollton, TX Tel: Fax: info@4sightsolution.com Front Engineered Solutions, Inc. Form# 4CB-4S