Track and trace

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How do airports keep track of millions of bags from scores of carriers to meet today's all-encompassing security requirements? For LAX the answer is revolutionary new software integrating GPS, scanning, and schedules movement messages for a true realtime, track and trace solution.

Developed by Aviation Software, Inc (ASI) for Aero Port Services in October of 2009, the new software manages over six million bags from 43 airlines. A strong combination of GPS monitoring, daily patrol by internal staff, and service level agreements work in tandem to optimize customer experiences and the overall baggage transport process.

ASI's premier RFID-ready solution, InterBAG provides real-time internet-based GPS information, airline movement messages and itinerary and baggage messages for intelligent decision support. Using real-time data from BSM, SIMM and MOV messages in conjunction with alert messaging, multi-directional communication, and immediate data availability, APS now has the tools and support to track every bag traveling to and from LAX.

InterBAG benefits include:

• Reduced lost bag claims and labor costs
• Ease for staff to secure the status of any bag at any time
• Reduced misconnections and late bag deliveries
• Secure bag monitoring from airport arrival through carrier pick up
• Fully audited control over every step of the baggage process
• Real-time "flight hold" decisions based on in-bound flight connections

"The addition of products for the airport industry is a logical evolution of our traditional efforts to offer any software solution our aviation clients  oice a need for," said ASI president, Gordon Rosen. "Our blend of technology with operations adds efficiency and accountability to the interline  aggage operation."

For more information please visit http://www.aviation-software.net.

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