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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 03

Software
A Terminal Management System in 4D
Designed for tomorrow, in action today ......................................................................................................................................................... Page 04

Usability
Optimized Terminal Management at Your Fingertips
The OpenTAS® Navigator streamlines all logistics operations in a tank farm ............................................................................. Page 06

Web Services
Next-generation Quantity Conversion
How software and web services automate quantity conversion in the petroleum supply chain ................................... Page 09

Connectivity
Linking Automation Software and Field Equipment
A leap towards the smart tank terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

Data
Digital Downstream: Transforming Data into Value
The potential of smart data usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

About
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Introduction

Dear reader,

With terminal management ready to head into a new era
– the era of digitalization – the downstream industry is at a
turning point. Previously, terminal management systems
(TMS) mainly functioned, but now they have become
smart. This provides us with ease in many areas and a
wealth of new possibilities. The key to this is data –
probably the most valuable resource in our industry.
Today, one of our biggest challenges is to use the
information at our disposal appropriately. Gather them,
sort them, curate them, share them, leverage them to the
fullest.
This white paper shows you what a modern TMS is capable
of and how it helps to boost your business. It illustrates
how data-fueled terminal management optimizes and
streamlines all work steps and processes in a tank farm.
My position on this is clear: “Being smart” is what carries a
downstream unit into the digital age and empowers it to
make the most of its operations. The benefits are plenty.
A smart, forward-looking TMS increases efficiency, creates
transparency, reduces error-proneness and opens up new
ways of doing business. It gives security and fosters
collaboration within the entire supply chain.
Obviously, you would not want to miss out on these perks.
But where do you start, what is your goal and what do
you have to mind along the way? Which qualities should a
smart terminal management system have? After reading
this white paper you will have found answers to these and
other questions, backed up by best practices. Take this
early but important step in your digital transformation
journey today.
Let’s shape the future together!
Yours,

“ ‘Being smart’ is what carries a downstream unit

into the digital age and empowers it to make the

”
most of its operations.

Tim Hoffmeister
CEO
Implico Group

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A Terminal Management System in 4D

Designed for tomorrow, in action today

Due to its modular build-up, a next-gen terminal management system (TMS) like OpenTAS® by Implico is a one-fits-all
solution in a diverse environment. It allows its users to increase the degree of automation step by step, providing
tailored process optimization for forward-looking tank farms and refineries.

Tank storage is a complex branch of trade. Rarely ever will
two terminal operators face exactly the same challenges.
Therefore, it is not enough to have a solution that meets
the requirements of one particular business case. Instead,
it must be open for any given setting, request or change.
A progressive, future-proof TMS meets these criteria. It is
built upon four scalable pillars that supplement and
reinforce each other. These so-called “four dimensions”
are basic functions, ERP integration, overarching features
and cloud services.
Basic functions
The basic functions mark the backbone of a modern
terminal management system. They span across all
relevant areas and all means of transport from entrance to
exit: reservation, planning, access and queue management,
loading and unloading, quantity conversion, safety
inspection, sealing, weighing, moving and many more.
Here, it is important that the solution in question fully
embraces all functionalities. Regarding the supported
means of transport, for example, a forward-looking TMS
should be able to handle every option available: from
truck, railcar and ship to pipeline and tank-to-tank. It is
due to the backbone functionalities that a plant becomes
automatized. Efficiency, transparency and security are
some of the advantages that automated facilities benefit
from day by day. This is a substantial gain – especially
when business grows, obligations amass and stakeholders
increase.

Terminal Management System in 4D

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Service Contract Reservation &
Management Planning
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Internal Integration
Data Management & Integration

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Display Automation
Access & Queue Process Automation
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Driver Operated
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Data Verification

Handhelds & Safety Inspection &

Scanners Sealing Legal Compliance

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Scale, ATG & Flow
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Reporting & KPIs

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Solutions Cloud Services

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ERP integration

The ERP integration constitutes another pillar. It connects

the TMS with a plant’s enterprise resource planning
system. A tight linkage between these two entities
enables useful automation cycles, such as self-acting
re-orders. In this field, a forward-looking solution should
offer much flexibility. Also, it should allow high-performance
communication with the leading ERP systems on the
market, especially in the SAP environment. The upside is
clear: Interested companies can be certain that their
preferred terminal management system will fit into their
existing IT landscape. Plus, the two-sided linkage of
logistics and commerce produces all-new possibilities for
transparency and optimization.

Overarching features

The overarching features are innovative technologies and

concepts that can be added to expand the backbone
functionalities. They provide ease and automation in all
areas. Here, some of the most noticeable offerings are
service contract management (which facilitates an efficient
and transparent handling of service contracts), gate and
camera automation (which enables the identification of
vehicles upon entry) and driver operated loading (which
is key to the fully automated tank farm). A forward-looking
solution should also support handhelds (which bridge
field operations with terminal management) as well as
stock and inventory management (which gives a transparent,
real-time overview of the stored amounts of goods).
Additionally, in-depth reporting provides a great number
of KPIs. They form the foundation for targeted process
optimization and quick responsiveness based on deep
insights and solid numbers. EMCS handling including
pre-checks at the entrance is another helpful innovation.
Based on the information at its disposal, the TMS verifies
whether or not a truck will get a customs permit – only if
it passes this check, the loading will proceed.
Cloud services
The last remaining pillar of an advanced terminal
management system’s four-dimensional structure are
cloud services. Besides being available as a classic on-
premise installation, the entire solution – including its full
range of functions – should also be available as cloud-based
software as a service (SaaS). This produces numerous
advantages, such as full cost control, quick roll-out and
unlimited scalability as well as real-time analytics, flexible
support and an overall simplification of the IT landscape.
Additionally, there are data communication and business
intelligence services out of the cloud. Among others,
these services filter, organize and convert the enormous
amounts of data produced by the individual participants
in the supply chain. They also correct incomplete data
strings and translate different data formats. Plus, they
enable completely new service offers for storage facilities,
which can now provide their customers with previously
unavailable information for mutual gain.
Terminal management in 4D
From automating tasks to processing data, a future-
oriented TMS handles all steps and stages of a downstream
operation – inside a plant and beyond. It communicates
with field equipment and ERP systems alike and speaks
with every partner in the supply chain. It combines a
broad range of functions with seamless ERP integration
and valuable innovations. It is available as a classic
on-premise installation or future-proof cloud solution,
both of which are fully scalable to meet the diverse needs
of forward-looking tank storage operators. Welcome,
terminal management in 4D!

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Usability Published in:

Optimized Terminal Management at Your Fingertips

The OpenTAS Navigator streamlines all logistics operations in a tank farm

Keeping an overview of the countless operations in a modern tank farm is a big challenge. With hundreds of trucks,
trains and ships entering and leaving the plant every day, tank terminal operators must oversee and steer a multitude
of storage, trade and logistics processes. At any point, they must know who is visiting them and why. And they must
constantly have their assets and inventory in sight, too. The Navigator by downstream IT company Implico is a forward-
looking means to master this situation. Providing a complete digital overview of a tank farm, it leads its users stepwise
through one process after another.

As the centerpiece of the feature-rich terminal management
system OpenTAS, the Navigator is tightly knit into the
solution. If OpenTAS was a Formula 1 racing car with a
thousand PS under the hood, the Navigator would be the
multifunctional wheel to control key parts of it. It visualizes
the full range of logistics processes in a tank terminal,
especially those involving goods movement via differing
transport types like ship or railcar. It also gives a
comprehensive summary of the available assets (like track
beds or jetties) and stored goods (including ownership).
At a glance, it lists all ongoing and upcoming vehicle
visits, services and other activities. Via the connection to
OpenTAS, it also has access to fill levels, product stocks
and contractual details.
Based on the information displayed in the Navigator, tank
storage operators can sort the pending jobs by different
criteria (means of transport, desired product, due date,
etc.) and prioritize them. When they work through the list,
the Navigator guides them through each task – step by
step. This process-oriented procedure can be compared
to Amazon’s ordering sequence. It guarantees a high level
of automated support and easing for the employee. It
ensures that all tasks are dealt with accordingly and nothing
gets skipped or forgotten. Since it has direct access to the
vast amount of information at OpenTAS’s disposal, the
solution also double-checks all entries, values and
commands. With the Navigator’s aid, omissions or other
mistakes that result from a lack of concentration become
next to impossible.
A user interface created for managing tank farms
Fully focusing on usability, the Navigator leverages Gantt
charts to show the complete list of tasks and operations
in a tank farm – pending, underway and completed. It lets
tank storage operators sort the shown information
according to their own requirements and
preferences. Important bits are clearly laid out,
while unneeded items are hidden. At any
stage of the operation, the Navigator tells
the user exactly what is needed in this
particular moment. This prevents
information overload and allows for a
smooth, productive work flow: If an
operator wants to work through all
service orders for ship deliveries,
for instance, they can simply
block out the service orders for
other means of transport. That
way, the operator can fully focus
on one thing at a time and
proceed efficiently.

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But there is more: Let’s say a tank farm by the sea has four
jetties. Two of them are occupied and two of them are
available. However, only one of the free jetties is targetable.
The other one is being maintained. The Navigator shows
the operator in charge at a glance, which of the landing
piers to use. With this information, they can send an
inbound tanker directly to the right pier. If several vessels
approach the plant, the operator can use the overview
provided by the Navigator to sequence their check-in
based on the estimated time of arrival and the occupancy
of the assets. In doing so, the Navigator helps to reduce
delays to a minimum and streamline the traffic in a tank
farm as much as possible.
On the Gantt chart, the Navigator allocates two rows for
each operation: one for the means of transport and one
for the assets. This is important because the time slots for
both entities can vary. It is possible, for example, that a
ship arrives at the plant at 1 pm, but does not get loaded
at the pier before 2 pm. The Navigator registers and
illustrates such divergences. Each row also contains
different information. Among others, the one for the
vehicle provides the vessel’s name and the reason for its
visit. The one for the asset lists items such as product,
service, quantity, tank or time.
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Visualization via Gantt charts
The screen layout of the Navigator is comprised of
different panels, tables and windows – an array that most
users will be familiar with from their home PCs or Macs.
The main component is the Gantt chart schedule
mentioned before. It lists the available, reserved and
blocked slots for deliveries and pick-ups. It shows the
operators which transport-related activities are currently
confirmed, executed or planned. It also indicates how
long each of these operations will presumably take. This is
especially helpful in slot booking and traffic management.
Based on the provided information, operators can send
arriving means of transport to the best-possible locations,
thus minimizing waiting times, snarl-ups and other
conflicts.
As all UI elements are modifiable and movable, operators
can arrange the Navigator’s screen layout in alignment
with their priorities or responsibilities. This flexibility is
needed, because the daily routine at a tank terminal is
both multi-faceted and ever-changing. To deal with this,
the Navigator facilitates quick reactions to unexpected
course changes and other derivations – be it on account
of sudden events or human decisions.
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An example: If an expected order gets delayed or cancelled,
operators must be able to remove it from the sequence
plan right away. And if it becomes available again, they
must be able to re-add it just as quickly. Neither the former
nor the latter should delay any of the other activities on
the schedule. The simple drag and drop functionality of
the Navigator allows for both of these tasks to be completed
in an instant. If need be, entire operations can be shifted
or deleted with just a few clicks. Additionally, the
Navigator also lets operators incorporate other issues,
such as longer-than-expected loading.
Collaboration across teams
The Navigator provides ease and efficiency for all partakers
in an operation. When an order comes in, the commercial
department creates a service order with the aid of the
Navigator. Then the planning department takes over. It
schedules the loading – again via the Navigator. And
ultimately, the operational department also bases the
execution of the order (e.g. the loading of a tanker) on the
information it receives from the Navigator. Whenever a
party is done with a work step, the new status is directly
OpenTAS Navigator: All tank farm operations at a glance
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registered in the Navigator and made available for the
other participators. This saves time, reduces errors, creates
transparency and supports the smooth collaboration
between differing branches and divisions.
Quick to learn and easy to use
Due to its intuitive and process-oriented functionality, the
Navigator requires a comparatively short training period
– unlike comparable tools, which often need extensive
theoretical and practical exercise. This is a result of the
Navigator being conceived and realized in cooperation
with actual practitioners. During the development, the
usability and workflow were tested extensively by pilot
customers out in the open. After the Navigator went
operational, Implico continued to enhance and expand its
range of functions based on user feedback. Consequently,
the Navigator is a proven best-practice means to visualize
a plant’s complete array of assets, find room very fast and
steer all related processes. It provides tank storage
operators with ease and support in their daily operations.
The Navigator guides them and streamlines all logistics
operations in their tank farm.
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Web Services

Next-generation Quantity Conversion

How software and web services automate quantity conversion in the petroleum supply chain

When petroleum products are traded, volumes have to be converted into weight, and vice versa. It is essential for this
calculation to be performed correctly because even the smallest inaccuracy will affect key processes in the supply chain
of oil and gas companies. Reliable software solutions and web services play a vital role in the conversion process.

The downstream industry moves huge quantities of oil
products, and even the smallest temperature fluctuation
can result in substantial differences in quantities, leading
to marked fluctuations in value. The reference point of
petroleum products depends on where you are and this
value is then used throughout the supply chain. This
ensures that same amount is always referenced throughout
the transportation process: from the refinery, to the tank
terminals, to the consumer. Everyone in the oil and gas
supply chain needs to use industry standards, developed
by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
for example.
Automated quantity conversion
OpenTAS QCM can be integrated as a web service into
any other environment, such as other TAS systems or
logistics software. The big advantage: Implementation is
extremely cost-effective, rapid, simple, and maintenance
costs for day-to-day operations are negligible.
Solutions and services
for automated quantity
conversion

In the past, manuel conversion of quantities as well as

transfering figures from one delivery note, invoice and tax
form to the next was time consuming and prone to errors.
Today, with the right software or web service, this happens
completely automatically, eliminating potential errors and
improving the efficiency of the petroleum logistics processes.
OpenTAS QCM, for example, performs quantity conversions
in various ways. The name stands for Quantity Conversion
Module and it contains all the data from standards and
calculates the required values automatically. The data is
always up-to-date and it includes all international
conventions. All that the shipper has to do is enter the
type of product and the initial values for each bulk
movement. This avoids errors that can become very costly
in the downstream process.
Modern quantity conversion tools like OpenTAS QCM can
be integrated into the entire end-to-end petroleum logistics
process chain – from the refinery to the end customer. The
module communicates with other systems and automatically
outputs the correct data – right up to quantity bookkeeping
and invoicing in ERP systems such as SAP. To do this, it uses
a remote function server, which carries out the necessary
calculations. When it comes down to it, however,
TMS
When integrated into Implico’s tank terminal
administration system, OpenTAS QCM automates the
relevant quantitative data and shares the results with
other systems.
SAP Integration
OpenTAS QCM can be integrated via Remote Function
Call (RFC) into all SAP systems.
Automated Web Services
Using simple integration options, OpenTAS QCM can
be integrated as a web service locally or via the cloud
into any number of other applications.
Excel Add-in
For the calculation of multiple transactions, users can
download an add-in for Microsoft Excel:
http://quantity-conversion.implico.com
Free Online Service
For the occasional one-off conversion, there is a free
online calculator. You can find it at:
http://vcf.implico.com/qcm/

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Connectivity
Linking Automation Software and Field Equipment
A leap towards the smart tank terminal
Innovative handheld devices and corresponding software mark a shortcut to the digital future. They provide terminals
with the superior safety and efficiency of fully networked processes without committing to huge investments.
Be it Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things or digital
transformation and the cloud – technology is developing
faster than ever before. New opportunities to optimize
business processes are growing rapidly and exponentially.
However, many terminals still have areas that are largely
untouched by the technological progress of the past two
decades. Take railcar loading, for example. The operators
in the field still open and close valves by hand. They note
down completed tasks or load quantities on clipboards.
They send the gathered information to their colleagues in
the control room via radio. While this is honest manual
labor, it bears many potential snags.
Paper-based processes – risky, slow, expensive
Hand-written information is always prone to error: Slips of
paper may get lost, numbers may get switched or words
may end up illegible. This is all the more risky when dealing
with hazardous goods. Here, little mistakes can have big
consequences. Another shortcoming of paper-based
processes is inefficiency. Day by day, it takes the control
room staff a significant amount of time to enter all the
data and information written down by the loading crews
into the terminal management system.
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An affordable alternative to expensive retrofitting
To fully digitalize all processes, terminal operators would
have to completely retrofit their facilities at enormous
expense. For many, this is not an option – at least for now.
But thanks to a creative approach, there is an alternative
for achieving a comparable level of transparency, efficiency
and accuracy. Albeit at a fraction of the cost. It involves
innovative handheld devices equipped with a software
solution developed especially for tank terminals. It lets
employees enter data in the terminal management
system and access the most recent information at any
time, even while working outside.
Bridging the digital gap
The handheld solution bridges the digital gap between
the manual loading activities and the electronic data
processing in the terminal management system. The
set-up and usage are simple: The handheld devices are
connected to a web application server that provides the
backend. The solution is then accessed via a browser.
Before a railcar rolls up to the loading isle, the terminal
management system will already know the relevant
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master data and order data. The handheld device displays
this data (e.g. the railcar number) and the operator simply
checks it instead of reentering it.
A predefined checklist guides the employee through the
entire handling process. This is a huge safety benefit
because it makes sure that nothing gets overlooked. The
worker documents every completed step directly on his
handheld, and the data is synched in real time with the
terminal management system. This ensures that all
information is immediately available to all partakers in
the operation – in the office as well as in the field.
System-supported vehicle inspection
Hazardous materials legislation requires a visual inspection
of the vehicle and its load. This is another field in which
the handheld solution replaces documentation with pen
and paper. Based on information from the terminal
management system, the device shows the operator
which parts of the vehicle he has to inspect. Additionally,
a history log indicates the areas of past defects that
should be examined especially carefully.
Evolution of Terminal Management Systems (TMS)
Type of
business
involved
Conventional TMS
Terminal Manager
Headquarters Manager
Terminal Operator
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Increased transparency and other benefits
The safety benefits provided by system-supported
processes and the immediate availability of current
information are but two of the many benefits that a
modern handheld solution offers. A high level of
transparency is another. The system not only remembers
which process steps were completed when, but also which
employee carried them out. Furthermore, the solution
supports the operators themselves in their daily work. Take
the seals, for example, which are applied after loading in
many countries: With the handheld application, the
employee needs only a few seconds to scan the seal ID
number and store it in the terminal management system.
Consisting of handheld devices and a corresponding app,
the solution gives terminal operators a practical shortcut
to Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things. As such, it marks
a quick and affordable way for oil and gas companies to
secure the advantages of the digital future. By leveraging
handhelds in their plants, they can improve the efficiency
of their processes and maximize the transparency of their
logistical as well as administrative procedures – in real time.
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Digital Downstream: Transforming Data into Value

The potential of smart data usage

Digitalization is shaking up the tank terminal industry, offering a wealth of real-world opportunities to the companies
that embrace it. It proceeds with breathtaking speed and brings with it a number of fast-moving technological trends
that have the potential to revolutionize the downstream business: Big Data, the Cloud or the Internet of Things are
but three of them. The game-changer that plays a central role in every digitalization endeavor is data. Translated for
our industry, the often-quoted saying that “data is the new oil” means that data is going to reinvent the storage and
trade of oil products entirely.

The biggest opportunities resulting from digitalization
are transparency, knowledge and improved collaboration.
Basically, you can apply a very simple formula: the more
information you have about your business, the more
meaningful your decision-making becomes. This applies
to tank terminals and networked business partners equally.
Interestingly, many downstream companies already have
a huge amount of data – i.e. the information they need.
But although they have the data, they are not using it
effectively as information.
The potential of smart data usage
To show the potential of smart data usage, here is an
example from marketing. Imagine that tank terminals
could provide their customers with information about

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products and quantities held in stock or about product

temperatures in the tanks or about flow velocities at the
individual loading isles. In real time, as a mobile, app-
based service. This would be hugely beneficial for
forwarding agents, who need to decide when and where
to load which product. And tank terminals would gain the
competitive advantage of offering entirely new services.

Digitalization also extends the useful life of field

equipment. Simply analyze the flow velocity used by a
tank truck while loading. It is possible that you will find
some drivers are setting much higher quantities than
required at the terminal and then choking off the loading
with the emergency stop. So the flow velocity is higher
and the loading time is significantly shorter – as is the life
of the field equipment, however. If you apply these new
technologies to obtain these data, you will be very well
positioned to meet the many challenges now faced by
our industry.

Towards the “transparent tank terminal”

To get your digitalization projects off the ground, the first

thing you have to do is define the kinds of information
that would improve tank terminal business for you. Then,
determine which data need to be collected and analyzed
to do so. As a lot of these data are already there, the real
challenge here is to aggregate them for focused analysis.
Only then are the data a real asset. If you can combine
logistics data from the terminal management system with
the financial information from sales, for example, this
gives you an entirely new perspective on your business.

The ultimate objective of this is the “transparent tank

terminal”. It enables tank terminal operators to define
their individual key figures and then optimize processes
to match them. Digitalization provides them with
information about inventories, future demand or margins
– basically everything they need to make their business
decisions. And since all of the data are processed in the
Cloud, they can access these data from anywhere in the
world. They can also define the kinds of information they
want to share with business partners and customers.
Other technologies will also be deployed at this level in
the future, such as artificial intelligence, which is even
better at some kinds of decision-making. Those who want
to be a first-movers in regard to the “transparent tank
terminal” must lay the foundation for their data-driven
future today.

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About

the Cloud. SAP S/4HANA SDM (Secondary Distribution

Management) steers and optimizes the complete order-
to-cash process. SAP S/4HANA RFNO (Retail Fuel Network
Operations) automates all payment and quantity flows of
service station networks.

Implico is a Microsoft Gold Partner, a Software

The Implico Group optimizes logistics and business
processes for oil and gas downstream companies. The
international consulting and software company with its
headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, has subsidiaries in
North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1983, the
company today employs around 200 staff.
Development Partner of SAP and a member of the Oracle
PartnerNetwork. The company has been recognized for
its products and services on numerous occasions. It was
named, for example, “Best Oil & Gas Software Specialists”
in 2017 and received the Tank Storage Award as “Best
Terminal Supplier” in 2018.

Implico provides consulting services, data services and

software solutions for the entire supply chain – from
forecasting, order entry, dispatching and tour
optimization to data collation and invoicing. Leading oil
and gas companies all over the world trust in Implico’s
industry expertise and high-performance IT solutions
including OpenTAS, iGOS, and the SAP downstream
solutions SAP S/4HANA SDM and SAP S/4HANA RFNO.

OpenTAS automates the storage and transportation of

hydrocarbons for refineries, tank farms, and service
station networks. iGOS (Implico Global Operation
Services) offers innovative downstream solutions out of

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Technology Partnership

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Help us Shape the Future of the Downstream Industry

Partnership for digital projects of the future

Now that you have read this white paper, you probably have some ideas about how digital technologies can help your
company.

We are continually developing new ideas to shape the digital transformation. An Implico Group Task Force is currently
analyzing and evaluating data sources in tank terminals and refineries. This is opening up entirely new opportunities for
gathering data and improving processes in a tangible way.

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the future of data analysis
in the tank terminal industry?

We are looking for a curious and open partner to work with us on the development of a “smart tank terminal.” Do you want
to stay one step ahead of the market and receive more and better information about the processes in your tank terminal?
Get in touch with us for an informal dialog – and you can be a first mover who will help determine the future opportunities
for the entire downstream industry.

We look forward to hearing from you!

contact@implico.com

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