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INTEGRATED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

ENERGY PROJECTS

WWW.SUDDATHLOGISTICS.COM
“WE TAKE CARE OF IT.”

Thank you for your interest in Suddath Logistics / Centra Worldwide.

Enclosed you will find a brief overview of our company and its expertise regarding logistics
solutions for energy projects worldwide. Our solutions have applications for existing plants as well
as the development of new facilities. We serve the traditional energy sector as well as the rapidly
expanding alternative energy industry including solar, wind, hydro-electric, and more.

What is Integrated Logistics Management?

Integrated Logistics Management is the strategic coordination of all logistics-related activities for a
project by a single source of accountability. This summary of capabilities provides an overview of
our services in logistics project management, international and domestic transportation,
consolidation, inventory control and installation management. Our innovative solutions increase
efficiency and reduce costs for energy projects worldwide.

Why Suddath?

Choosing Suddath means that you will have a dedicated supplier who will partner with you to
develop the most cost-effective program that delivers superior service and high customer
satisfaction. In our 90 years in the transportation, warehousing, and logistics business, we have
established a nationwide Suddath presence and a worldwide network of partners that allow us to
provide seamless logistics solutions around the world.

Simply put, at Suddath “We Take Care Of It.”

What is the next step?

Once you have reviewed our materials, please feel free to contact us with any questions. We would
like to discuss your upcoming projects and how our solutions can ensure that they go smoothly.

You can reach us at (800) 333-0567 or (714) 903-3520. More information on our services can be
found at www.suddathlogistics.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.


THE SUDDATH COMPANIES CORPORATE OVERVIEW
Established in 1919, Suddath is a diversified group of domestic and international service
companies with a focus in transportation, logistics, warehousing and relocation.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, The Suddath Companies is one of the Southeast's
largest privately held companies with more than 1,200 employees nationwide and over
$300 million in annual revenue.

Suddath Logistics / Centra Worldwide Suddath Transportation


In addition to our Integrated Logistics A certified freight broker with the ability
Management Solutions, we specialize in to provide customized freight services
high level supply chain management to transport most any type of product
including international and domestic or material to virtually any destination
freight forwarding, customized point in North America.
warehousing and fulfillment programs,
specialty transportation, aerospace and
defense logistics, and facility moves.

Suddath Commercial Solutions


An asset management division with
relocation service capabilities in
Suddath Relocation virtually every type of office or
Suddath is one of the largest movers in the industrial relocation possible.
country, operating a company-owned fleet
of over 850 units. As a leading agent for
United Van Lines, Suddath's capacity is
multiplied by 10,000 vans operated by
United and its affiliates. Suddath International
One of the world's leading international
and mobility assistance companies
serving over 20,000 families
worldwide.
Suddath Military
A military household goods forwarder
serving over 18,000 military families each
year from points across the nation and
around the world.
Lexicon Relocation
Provides customized relocation support
to corporations and their employees;
including policy consultation, pre-
SAM (Store and Move)
departure services, destination and
A convenient, portable self-storage and
settling-in services, property
moving container service, SAM is an
management and relocation expense
affordable, safe and secure alternative
tracking.
to truck rental or mini-storage.
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION

Our Vision:
To supply the most efficient logistics for the energy industry, providing benefits to both existing
plants and the development of new power generation facilities. We provide greater financial savings
by eliminating traditional cost layers, streamlining communication, and providing single-source
accountability with complete control. In addition to providing high-level logistics project management,
our solutions account for supplier coordination, international and domestic transportation,
consolidation and inventory control, and installation management.

Our Value Proposition:


l Single-source accountability & visibility
l Greater time efficiency
l Reduced cost and overhead
l Advanced information systems
l Sustainable development strategies
l Improved quality of service

Our Expertise in Project Management:


We have the experience and resources to implement an all encompassing, customized program
specifically for energy projects. Beyond the energy industry, we have provided complete logistics
support for worldwide development and construction projects ranging up to $500 million dollars in
value. Furthermore, we have transferred entire manufacturing facilities across international borders
and managed the global deployment of satellites, ground stations, and launch sites for the aerospace
industry.

Our Clients:
We serve energy utilities, plant and cleantech facility developers, power industry manufacturers, and
government agencies with fully customized logistics solutions.

Our Partners:
We are an asset based company with operating divisions that include a full menu of logistics services
in-house. In addition, we have an established network of partners across the country and around the
globe to provide seamless solutions for local transportation, storage, and logistics services.
PROPOSED PROJECT ORGANIZATION

UTILITY/
DEVELOPER

PLANNER/
ENGINEER/
ARCHITECT

PROJECT CONTRACTOR/
PURCHASING INSTALLER
MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER/ TECHNOLOGY
SUPPLIER

INSTALLATION
TRANSPORTATION CONSOLIDATION MANAGEMENT
SUDDATH PROCESS ORGANIZATION
Project Management
l Overall coordination
l Master scheduling

l On-going analysis

l Recommendations

l Oversee billing
IT l Customer relations
l Real-time tracking (online access)
l Document imaging
l Reporting

In-Bound Consolidation
Transportation l Schedule in-bound
l Supplier coordination l Receive

l Packaging verification l Inspect

l Pick-up from Vendor l Tag verification

l Transport by best mode l Store

Ocean l Pull, kit and verify

Rail l Load containers

Air
Parcel Documentation:
Truck Receiving report
Documentation: OS&D report
Customs info Packing manifest
Bill of lading Customs documentation
Packing slip

Out-bound Installation Management


Transportation l GC space turnover
l Arrange loading l Arrange container transport

l Transport by best mode from drop point


to build site l Unload container

l Customs Clearance l Place product

l Drayage to drop point l Assemble/Install or notify

contractor/installer
Documentation: l Remove debris from site

Commercial invoice and recycle where possible


Packing slip
Customs info Documentation:
Declaration of value GC to install punch
Receiving report
Partial punch
Full punch
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Suddath believes the term "project management" is more than just the coordination and tracking of
product shipments. Our Project Managers constantly challenge the norm and seek to outperform in
our client’s best interest. Their focus is maintaining the most efficient and safe operations possible.

Our typical project management team is based on a number of key personnel:


l Project Implementation Manager (PIM), corporate based

l Project Manager (PM), site based

l Project Coordinator (PC), consolidation point based

Quality Assurance and Cost Control


l Inspection of product at supplier location and/or consolidation point drastically reduces the
probability of damaged or incorrect product arriving on site
l Proactive forecasting of inbound shipments
l Use of the same dock & drayage facilities prevents unforeseen delays
l Variable support staff reduces costly overhead

Because our project management team tracks the progress of your project as a whole, we provide
control and visibility that supplier-routed transportation or employing multiple logistics providers
cannot offer. With the assistance of our advanced information systems, our project managers help
you to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Communication and Reporting


At Suddath, we believe that open communication, group planning, teamwork and constant
performance reporting are key to a successful project and high customer satisfaction. We maintain
a schedule of regular progress meetings with our clients and service providers throughout all stages
of the project. Frequent cost reporting, work in progress reports, updated schedules, and service
reviews keep all parties informed on current operations.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- SLPLUS SYSTEM
Instant access to real-time information is crucial to the success of the projects we service. We have
invested in the latest technology to ensure we can provide the best information to our clients with
24/7 web-based secure access. The SLPLUS system was specifically designed to manage the
logistics process of large-scale projects.

The Dashboard
The dashboard provides a high
level snapshot overview of the
project and drills down to give
detailed tracking and reporting.

Key Features
lEach product is tracked by
purchase order, quantity, location,
and price

lUnique identification tracking


numbers (ICN or Inventory Control
Numbers) are assigned to all
materials
l Real-time shipment tracking

l Advanced management reports

Inventory Control Tagging


Our barcode based inventory control systems ensure
that all materials are accounted for along with detailed
information on their current location.

The tag locators are segmented by the following options:

1. At Supplier
2. Inbound Transport
3. At Consolidation
4. Outbound Transport
5. On Site
6. Installed
TRANSPORTATION (INBOUND & OUTBOUND)

We handle all modes of transportation - Domestic & International


l Air, Ocean, Ground, Rail, & Intermodal Freight Forwarding
l Common Carriage, Premium, and Expedited Service
l Charter services
l Pad Wrap, Cartoned, Skidded or Palletized

Available Services
l Specialized transportation for oversized,
high-value, and hazardous materials
l Shipment consolidation from multiple suppliers
l Custom crating & specialized handling
l Customs clearance
l Drayage & Demurrage
l Electronic notification for shipments status
l Verify ship quantity vs. PO quantity
l Ensure critical path installation & turn-over schedule
l Direct to minimize warehousing costs
l Copy of Bill of Lading & Signed Proof of Delivery available

Licenses and Certifications


l Freight Forwarding Authority l IATA # 01-1-9853/0012
l NVOCC License l CAGE Code
l C-TPAT Certified l TSA Approved IAC
l FMC # 2894 l Certified U.S. Customs Broker
l HAZMAT Shipping (IATA/IMDG Certified)

Direct Cost Reductions


In addition to the cost savings associated with increased efficiencies and optimized scheduling,
choosing Suddath as a single-source logistics provider means that you will get the greatest possible
volume discounts on shipping. Moreover, we can consolidate shipments from multiple suppliers and
manufacturers for further savings.
CONSOLIDATION AND INVENTORY CONTROL

Utilizing a Suddath storage facility, or that of one of our worldwide commercial partners, reduces the
need for on-site storage and allows for strategic kitting of materials based on facility areas or project
phases. Our team proactively looks for concerns to prevent delivery of the wrong or damaged
product. If damage or an incorrect order is found, Suddath will proactively take action to remedy the
issue (this can include: notification of supplier, return to sender, photograph or other documentation
of the order inconsistency or damage, and taking further steps to rectify). Above all, our focus is to
keep the project running efficiently.

l Two million square feet of Suddath warehouse l Inspection process at time of receipt
space across the United States l All facilities equipped with video surveillance
l United Van Lines partner storage locations l Climate controlled facilities available

across North America l Delivery of product per pull list

l Established worldwide network of commercial l Pick & pack services available

storage partners l Customized Reporting

l Racked, Floor and Containerized options l SAM Portable Storage Containers for on-site

l Bar-coded Warehouse Management System use

16 Suddath Warehouse Locations Global Strategic Partner Locations

Suddath Locations

United Van Lines partner locations


INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT

Our objective is to make the installation and construction processes for energy projects go as
smoothly as possible. We can provide labor for unloading and unpacking at the project site. We
notify the installer/contractor that materials are on site and supervise the process to ensure that
they are entered into the system as installed.

l Ability to provide a reliable pool of labor

l Coordination with the Installer/Contractor to schedule and expedite turnover

l Transitional sign-offs are used when turning over to installer/contractor in case of damage

l Supervision of rigging if required for project

l Complete building protection mandatory

l Removal of packaging material from site and recycling

l Punch list executed by phase

l Rigorous safety guidelines for on-site staff

On-Site Storage Management

Although we utilize off-site consolidation points, most


projects will require some form of on-site storage.
We can manage an existing facility or help set up a
temporary one for this purpose. If required,
Suddath’s SAM (Store-And-Move) division can
provide portable storage containers that offer easily
transportable interim storage solutions.
WHAT MAKES SUDDATH DIFFERENT?
Project Management
l On-site Project Manager
l On-site Project Coordinator
l Advanced IT systems unique to Suddath

l Experience on projects across the world

Sustainability & Green Initiatives


We can help you to reduce the carbon footprint of your project by consolidating shipments, using
recyclable and reusable packaging, and disposing of packaging in an environmentally friendly way.
Furthermore, when possible, we can arrange for direct shipments from the supplier to the project
site; this will cut down on costs as well as reduce the emissions associated with additional
transportation. A single-source logistics provider is better suited to measuring performance metrics
for a project’s green initiatives by providing aggregate information and data on the
logistics process.

Project Focused Reporting:


l Budgetary Reports - cost of shipping, cost of consolidation, cost
of specific taxes
l Real-time inventory reports

l Variance Report - percent of product delivered on-time vs. late deliveries

l Variance from Schedule Report - showing actual vs. proposed installation schedule

l VE (value engineered) Logistics Report - showing financial savings while maintaining

quality vs. traditional industry logistics

Suddath Key Competitive Advantages


l Comprehensive global logistics services
l Single-source accountability
l Nationwide infrastructure
l Established worldwide network of agents and
commercial partners
l 90 years of experience
l Financial strength
THE SUDDATH COMPANIES CORPORATE OVERVIEW

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SUDDATH LOGISTICS CONTACT INFO


Complete Logistics Services Suddath Logistics / Centra Worldwide
Corporate Relocations 14801 Able Lane, Suite 102
Domestic Relocation of Household Goods Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Domestic Relocations of Business Facilities
Asset Management and Warehousing Phone: (714) 903-3520
Domestic and International Air Freight Toll-Free: (800) 333-0567
International Household Goods Forwarding Fax: (714) 373-0867
Domestic and International Freight Brokerage
Custom Crating & Packaging www.suddathlogistics.com
info@suddathlogistics.com
GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVICED
Suddath services clients locally, across the ANNUAL REVENUE
country and around the world. $300+ million dollars

DUNN & BRADSTREET LIST CORPORATE OFFICERS


00-985-8051 Barry S. Vaughn, President & CEO
Steve Suddath, Chairman of the Board
EMPLOYEES James G. Barnett, Chief Financial Officer
1200 Brett Macker, President of Suddath Logistics /
Centra Worldwide
CORPORATE ADDRESS Brad Estrin, Executive Vice President of
815 South Main Street Sales and Marketing for The Suddath
Jacksonville, FL 32207 Companies
Robert Thomas, President of Suddath
Transportation Services

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