Post on 29-Dec-2015
Railinc Vision of the Future of Car HireMark Aldenderfer, Business Analyst
ACACSONovember 12, 2010
Railinc creates valued solutions for rail industry advances using our people, technology and information databases.
We provide critical support helping the rail system achieve higher levels of safety, efficiency, seamless interline transactions and transparency.
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RailincThe single source for consolidated
freight rail data
Car Repair Billing
Car Hire CompensationSS
ervices
EquipmentHealth
Umler TM
Select Railinc Technology Solutions
Railroad Clearinghous
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RailSight
2009 Award Winner, “Industry Driven Technology Co.”
Early Warning system for wheel, truck and bearing
Repair history Component tracking
Billing exchange system for cross-network railcar repair
Rail equipment information
Track and trace solutions
Financial settlementsfor interline shipments and car hire
LCS/TOL CHLF CHDX
Foundation for the Railinc Vision of Car Hire
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•Seek Industry Perspectives
•Observe industry issues
•Seek Industry Perspectives
•Observe industry issues
Investigate
•Actively participate in Committee/Task Force Meetings
•Follow prescribed processes for review
•Actively participate in Committee/Task Force Meetings
•Follow prescribed processes for review
Validate
•Ensure stakeholder involvement
•Ensure stakeholder involvement
Incorporate
•Follow Agile development processes
•Communicate with stakeholders
•Follow-up support
•Follow Agile development processes
•Communicate with stakeholders
•Follow-up support
Deliver
Completing the vision one building block at a time
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Time Payment Process (LCS)
Damaged & Defective Reclaim (DDCT)
Car Hire Switching - Rule 5 (TOL)
Cash Payments /Collections (RCH)
Private Car Settlement (RCH)
Time-based Liability(Car Hire Liability File)
2011 Industry Projects are continuing the trend
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Liability Continuity System
Self-Service
• On a self-service basis, Equipment Users and Car Accountants will be able to request events related to LCS processing
• Automate TRAIN 31 /Type 5 messages
2011 Industry Projects are continuing the trend
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Car Hire Data Exchange
Platform Upgrade
• Upgrade the legacy DX system to a common DX framework and platform, reducing overall costs and improving customer service
• Preliminary file validation
• Enable capability to provide industry-approved edits
2012 and beyond – Railinc vision(continued)
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1. Maximize adoption of Car Hire Liability File• Develop enhancements to reduce duplicate efforts by carriers (cycles,
rates)• Discuss options for mileage
2. Modernize additional legacy Railinc systems to reduce risks and create opportunities for functional improvements• LCS• Deprescription
3. Tackle tough and contentious issues by working toward a common understanding and incorporating into Railinc systems• Rule 22, for example
Questions?
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