IPX Logistics Warehouse
IPX Fiber Supply & Logistics Warehouse
IPX will utilize state of the art technologies to manage the ICBN Fiber Resources
System Integration
IPX BTOP FIBER PROJECT
Anixter’s Rapid Fire Inventory Control and Replenishment System
eAnixter Order Entry, Shipping & Tracking, Bill of Materials Management
Technology Extensions
ESRI ArcGIS Systems – Facilities Management Extensions – Conduit & Fiber, Fiber Service Analysis, Field Data Collection
SAP Integrated Accounting Systems
IPX - Anixter
IPX has chosen Anixter to partner with and deliver state of the art software called Rapid Fire SM to the ICBN Project
Since 1967, with over 7,900 employees and 100,000 customers in 50 countries, Anixter’s revenues exceeded $5.5 billion in 2010.
The Rapid Fire is a Inventory Control and Replenishment System will reduce time, effort and save money , while managing inventory.
Quick and easy bar code scanning provides electronic tracking of product inventory.
Rapid Fire is Web-based, allowing you to access on-hand inventory balances, part numbers, descriptions, supplier numbers and stocking locations.
IPX & ICBN can manage all of these functions from the factory floor, job site, store room, delivery vehicle or anywhere else in our facility.
eANIXTER software
eANIXTER software will enable the ICBN project to access timely information to minimize time and effort spent on key aspects of the procurement cycle. Functions include:
Order Tracking
- Confirm order shipments quickly
- Link to carrier web sites for tracking information and proof of delivery
- Check your order status… anytime, anywhere
Order Entry
- Purchase orders from an established contract … anytime, anywhere
- Purchase specified cable reel lengths
- Create a Bill of Materials list
- Request a Quote or assistance
View Reports
- Open Invoices
- Open Line Items
- Stock Management
These powerful on-line tools will enable IPX and ICBN to efficiently service the project
Field Data Collections
– Database Links for Serial #’s
– Inspection Points
– Splice Points
– Digital Site Surveys
ARCHPAD – Remote data display & Data Collection tool
– Allow ICBN Fiber Contractors to denote project details –like serial #’s
– Provide Digital Data to companies not able to deliver this for themselves
– Keep Progress Reports and Fiber Information Online
– Share this data with all PMO, field project managers and field contractors
Locate and Map Underground Utilities with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
IPX can provide services for the designation of subsurface utilities. With Mobile Units IPX can quickly identify and mark the location and depth of service utilities – gas, communications, sewer lines – and other metallic and non-metallic targets including underground storage tanks and PVC pipes.
Typical Uses
• Utility detection – metallic and non-metallic
• Environmental remediation
• Damage prevention
• Fiber Conduit inspection
• Geological investigation
ICBN Benefits
The ICBN IPX Fiber Supply
Merge County GIS Data where available to the ICBN Project
Enter all proposed Fiber Routes into GIS System
Create Central Operational Database
Merge & Automate Bill of Materials with Job Quote Form Numbers
Create Interface to Field Contractors to enter Fiber Details to support Reporting
- Deliver timely reports to the ICBN PMO
- Provide Training Room and Map Room to Fiber Contractors in Warehouse
- Decrease or eliminate mistakes and omissions to the Fiber Project
