umler project status for acacso may 14, 2009 full speed ahead towards the july 25 th implementation...

Umler Project Statusfor

ACACSOMay 14, 2009

Umler Project Statusfor

ACACSOMay 14, 2009

Full speed ahead towards the July 25th implementation

Full speed ahead towards the July 25th implementation

Alan McDonaldDirector Asset Services

© Railinc 2009 All rights Reserved May 14, 2009

It’s real and it’s happening July 25

• Legacy Umler shuts down and the new Umler takes its place

• Umler “online (TSUM) is retired and replaced by www.Umler.Com

• Legacy Umler message users continue to use legacy messages until cut over• Includes Query87 users• TRAIN II (UMLER01, UMLER71, 72 messages)

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Umler conversion will take a few days. Prepare for it.

• Expect a 2-3 day outage of the Umler System over the weekend

• All messages will be queued up for processing when we come up

• TSUM users will need to hold input until www.umler.com is up after the conversion

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The new Umler website is simple, intuitive and interactive

• Point and click interface• Pull-down lists• Lookups• Extensive help• Easy navigation• Extensive editing

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Data Quality

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Many data quality improvements introduced to ensure accurate data

• Number of critical elements has increased• Validation customized to each equipment type• More in-depth cross-element validation

• Eg. Tare + Load Limit <=> Maximum Rail Load• Data in error is not allowed on file• Clear error messages with remedies• Frequent revalidation which identify data conflicts

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To keep the file clean, “conflicts” have consequences

• Conflicts occur when any illogical data exists on file• Identifies “hidden” errors from legacy

• Conflict aging “consequences”• 30 days – Unit zero rated• 90 days – Unit restricted in interchange• 365 days – Unit subject to deletion from file

• Multiple email “ticklers” before each step

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Railinc is looking at ways to minimize the effect of increased conflict

• Moratorium on conflict aging• Approved by AAR CSSC• “New” conflicts will not start aging until end 2009• Existing car hire edits for zero rating will continue to apply

• Working directly with customers to clean up newly identified customers• Part of communications program• Regular email reports and follow-up• Supplementing your own activities

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The status of Status

Status Count Percent

Active 1755591 87%

Inactive 39698 2%

No Status 214803 11%

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• Remainder of cars will be loaded• “Pre-registered” if effective date > July 25• “Inactive due to load” if not

• Inactive will become active on first movement• Remainder will be cleaned up over time


ACACSO member are specifically concerned about Equipment Type Code. ETC is generated in EMIS.

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ETC Comparison Summary

Total Equipment Dev Missing ETC Dev with Different ETC Total errors Conversion Accuracy

2,026,491 20,564 1,660 22,224 98.9%

•Gon/hopper use of 3rd numeric as “loading capability” and “capacity” inconsistently•EAMWC considering change to use consistently•Owners should update equipment prior to July 25th


Training and Communications

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Railinc has leadership role in training and communication efforts. We need you to

carry the word• Railinc has direct access to primary users and is

developing communication and training plans accordingly.• Creation of 20+ Self-directed Web Demos• Creation of “Sandbox” environment• Comprehensive User Manuals and Help System• Significantly improved Umler Specification Manual

• Series of “Town Hall” meetings and webinars• On-line “Sandbox” for try out the new system

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Training OpportunitiesDate Event Location Description

28 May Railinc Webinar Live-Online Getting Started

2 June Railinc Webinar Live-Online Core Functions - 1

4 June Railinc Webinar Live-Online Core Functions - 2

9 and 10 June Town Hall Atlanta Umler Overview

11 June Railinc Webinar Live-Online Account Administration

15 and 16 June Town Hall Chicago Umler Overview

30 June Town Hall Dallas Umler Overview

25 July GO LIVE!

Webinars will be recorded and available at www.railinc.com/umler

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ACACSO members are in a unique position ensure project success and we

encourage your participation

• Keep the message going both internally and externally• Make sure your colleagues and your customers know it’s coming

and what it means to them• Learn the system• Help out in data clean-up• The opportunities post-cutover are great. Now is the time

to be thinking – The 2010 project planning season is coming up quickly

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Visit www.railinc.com/umler to learn what’s going on and to register

for training opportunities• Event Schedules• Web demos• Town hall meetings• Webinar registration• User guides• Access to the sandbox• FAQs

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www.railinc.com/umler Your one-stop shop for information &

communications

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