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  • 7/31/2019 Brochure MaxLoad Pro

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    Benefits

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    MaxLoad Pro determines your cargo load plan,optimizes loads, helps reduce transportation costsand cuts carbon emissions.

    Use MaxLoad Pro to:

    Optimize loading space and increase cube yield.

    Use 8-20% fewer truckloads, cut freight and fuel costs.

    Take the guess work out of load planning by having exactcalculations prior to each shipment and minimize costly errors.

    Cut loading time with step-by-step load instructions and diagrams.

    Prepare optimal plan for multi-stops and priority loading.

    Use extensive stacking rules and configurations to optimize loadsand minimize damage during transit.

    Enhance communication among departments and with customersby sharing centrally stored shipment data.

    Simplify customer compliance by adhering to customer specificshipping requirements and loading rules.

    Software forCargo Load Planning & OptimizationMaxLoad Pro

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    TotalMaxLoad Pro is a cargo load planning, optimization and diagramming software. It determines the

    howto" of loading mixed sizeproducts onto trucks, containers, sea vans and rail cars.

    With the increased emphasis placed on streamlining the supply chain, companies are looking for wayso reduce shipping and transportation costs. MaxLoad Pro provides proven software solutions to

    optimize loading space, improve efficiency, reduce the use of transit vehicles and cut overall freightcosts. These benefits result in quick returns on investment and make MaxLoad Pro an indispensableool forcompanies involved in any form of shipping.

    MaxLoad Pro uses intelligent algorithms and extensive stacking rules to optimize loads. It will placetems in the transit vehicles after taking into consideration the following :

    Should items be stacked among one another forstability and to minimize damage?v

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    Should items be placed on floor?Should items be loaded per order or stop off?Should items be loaded in a definedratio?Should there be a maximum allowable stack height?Should items be floor loaded or in unitloads?Should loose items be placed on a mixed pallet?

    Users will see an increase in cube yield, resulting inshipping 8-20% fewer truckloads or containers peryear. It takes the guess work out of load planning byoutputting exact load plan diagrams to eachshipment.

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    Increase the Bottom Line with

    MaxLoad Pro

    MaxLoad Pro is the worlds best cargo loadplanning, optimization and diagrammingsoftware. There are over 3,000 installationsworldwide, including licenses for majorcompanies in the food & beverage, homefurnishing, retailing, appliance, technologyand pharmaceutical sectors.

    The best software comes with the bestcustomer service and support in the industry.TOPS has a dedicated in-house team andworldwide distributors providing promptsupport and training to ensure quick returns foryour investment.

    TOPS owns all of its products source codewhich allows full customization to integrateTO PS application w it h your exist ingenterprise solutions.

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    Optimize Loading Space

    Reduce number of Transit Vehicles

    Cut Freight Costs

    Cut Carbon Emissions

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    Support Various Load Types

    Load Optimization

    Efficient and Flexible Loading Algorithms

    Single SKU Loads - Calculate full container loads ofsingle-size products as floor loads or pallet loads.Mixed SKU Pallet Loads - Optimally create multi-productpallets with the option to be saved as a SKU item.Tote Loads - Calculate the best tote or shipcase for anorder of mixed small items.Truck Loads - The most versatile loading of multipleproducts into multiple transit vehicles.

    Customizable stacking and loading rules.Multiple stops and delivery priority loading.Direct floor loads, totes, unitloads and mixed pallets in thesame container.Load cylindrical items in cascading or pyramidal groups.Support L-shape SKUs like sofas and chairs.

    Automatically convert case quantities into full-pallets andmixed-pallet loads.Find best container to use for the order.Easy step-by-step instructions for loading the container.Costing calculations.

    SKU loading rules such as orientation, floor load or toplayer only, maximum stack height, etc.Calculate axle weight and show center of gravity.User-defined stack matrix for each product in relation toother SKUs during loading.Load according to stop offs, priorities or keep SKUs in thesame order together.Smart pallet placement to secure more stable loads.Load SKUs in set ratio.

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    rgo Load Planning Mixed Item Loading Multiple Language Support 3D Click & Drop Editor COG Calc. . . . . MaxLoad Pro

    Powerful yet Easy to Use

    Multiple Reports and Printouts

    Extensive Vehicle Type Support

    Network Support

    True 3D Click, Drag and Drop load editor allows easymanual adjustments to load solutions.

    Change language on the fly, including Simplified andTraditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, ItaliaPortuguese, German and Dutch.

    using your existing client or output to PDF files.

    Select from a variety of trucks, containers, sea vans,railcars, flat-beds, side bay trucks and air freight contaDefine unloadable areas like wheel wells and corner bo

    3D, color-coded graphical display for all SKUs, loads astep-by-step loading reports.Support over 10 languages with language editor to motext strings for customization.

    Display values in Metric or English systems.Easy to interpret solution statistics: % cube, % weight, list count and load placements.System defaults for preferred settings in vehicle types,dimensions, measurement units and languages.Dispatch reports directly via e-mail

    3D graphical views of load plans, step-by-step loadingdiagrams and comprehensive summary reports.

    Add annotations, graphics, company logo, etc.Several costing calculations provide estimates and quo

    Network support for concurrent users with secure userShare analyses or keep them private per supervisor acsetup.

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    Create PickList: Select load vehicSKUs to be shipped. Specify optim

    algorithms like stop off, use of unitlo

    How MaxLoad Pro Works

    Define SKUs: Create or import SKUdatabase, specify loading orientation and

    stack rules in relation to other SKUs.

    Define Unitload Pallet Pattern: Selectthe desired pallet pattern for use with the

    SKU when loaded as unitloads.

    Truck of mixed products Cascading cylindricalrolls or inpyramidal shape

    Mixed to(can be saas a SKU i

    Single SKU optimization(as unitloads or

    floor items)

    Mixed SKU palletoptimization (can be

    saved as a SKU item)

    L-Shape SKUs

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    Weight Stack Rules Easy Integration Load Diagrams Mixed Pallet Loading Load P. . . . . . .MaxLoad Pro MaxLoad Pro

    ad Solutions: MaxLoad providesutions within seconds, users can select

    solution which best fits their needs.

    3D Editor: Drag and drop SKUs in andout of the transit vehicle to create custom

    solutions.

    Reports: Step-by-step color-coded loaddiagrams and lists can be shared via e-mail.

    Powerful 3D Graphical Editor

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    The 3D editor in MaxLoad Pro allows users to manually create a load from scratch or edit an existingsolution to fine-tune custom placements.

    Quick buttons to step through placement of each individual item or placement group.Tool buttons to change SKU orientation.Weight, cube, king pin and axle weight are updated as SKUs are added to or removed from the vehicle.Snap, zoom in/out, rotate transit vehicle to view load from different perspectives.Split view mode provides better visualization of load during edit.

    Single SKUs as floor loads

    Items temporarily removedfrom truck: mixed pallet,

    unitload and single SKUs

    Buttons to changeSKU orientation

    Buttons to step through placementof each single item or group

    Single SKU as unitload

    Mixed pallet SKU

    Pallet SKU

    Cylindrical SKU

    Mixed SKUs on pallet

    Examples of a truckloaded with

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    Truck statistics

    A key element and benefit of MaxLoad has

    en the improved accuracy on loadingformation within our business and forstomers. We are now confident in theanning process and have managed down a

    umber of costs. Significantly the vehicleilisation has improved by 12% and oureight costs have reduced by 8%. - Graemeinship, Director of Logistics at Bisley UK

    MaxLoad hassaved ourcompany millionsin freight costs,

    giving us acompetitiveadvantage.- Worldwide Toy

    Manufacturer

    We purchasedMaxLoad for ouroverseas suppliers to

    plan incoming freights.We know the details ofthe shipment evenbefore they reach thedistribution center.- Major Retailer

    We are able to test the safestloading configurations using

    MaxLoad and have increasedour container load fill from60% to 87%. These savingsmake a big difference whenthe cost of sea freight hasalmost doubled recently.- Euro-Fit

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    Software Maintenance and Support

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    TOPS has an expert team to provide outstanding technisupport and services. The annual support plan includes:

    A TOPS flash-based .

    Unlimited technical assistance.Free software upgrades during the one year subscriptiToll-free access (USA only) during TOPS office hoursOne full day of free training set at customers convenieor web based training.

    ccess to software tutorial seriesNewsletters with the latest news and improvements inTOPS software and tips on how to get the most out ofyour software investment.

    *Travel & living expenses are responsibility of the customer

    System RequirementsPlatformNetwork

    Processor

    Hard Drive SpaceRAM RequiredCode

    CompilerDatabase Format

    Interface

    Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista & Windows7Any (only need a file server)Pentium 400 MHz or faster

    100 MB minimum256 MB, 512 MB recommended32-bitMicrosoft Visual C++ 6.0Access, SQL, Oracle, ODBCASCII, comma delimited text files (csv), XML, COM,SQL

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    Enterprise Solution Integration

    Customized Solutions

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    For enterprise wide deployment, MaxLoad Pro isavailable in various configurations and integratesseamless load calculations into any ERP, WMS orrouting products.

    ADO, SQL and Oracle server versions to

    integrate MaxLoad with existing databaseservers.Black box server version to run in batch modeand automatically retrieve data from order file orshipment list, process data, calculate loads andexport solutions.Easily integrates with WMS, order entry, AS400,TMS, Oracle, EDI and supply chain systems.

    Every company and industry has specific needs.TOPS has over 10 years of experience providingspace optimization and loading solutions. It can help

    your organization create successful supply chainsolutions, as companies in these industries:

    Customer System

    Order processing system

    database (SQL server,

    Oracle, Db2, Access),

    ERP (SAP, JDE, i2) or

    routing software

    Export order

    Wait for order

    Read order

    Calculateload plan

    DatabaseSend results to

    back end systemsfor processing

    Emailload plans

    Send reportsto printer

    Save load plans(XML, JPG,

    bitmap)

    Enterprise

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    Process Flow

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    Paper & Packaging Beverage .Building materials .Water Heating, Air Conditioning .Office Furniture

    - Customize loading of paper rolls in specified configurations to ensure optimal weight distribution- Create special pallets emphasizing stability and support side-load bay trucks

    - Integrate fully with order system and implement custom loading under the Unix environment- Custom loading with special loading algorithms

    - Interface with ordering system and use special loading rules for each order.

    275 West Campbell Road, Suite 600

    Richardson, Texas 75080 USA

    voice: 972-739-8677 fax: 972-739-9478www.topseng.com [email protected]

    T O P S

    For more details, call 972-739-8677or visit our web site at

    www.topseng.com