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System Proposal 1

Riordan Inventory Management System Proposal

Yajahira Alamilla, Dan Cunningham, Joe Guckiean,

Jourdan Swenson, Ladell Thompson, Daniel Tolliver

CIS/207

December 8, 2012

Efosa Osayamwen
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Contents

Executive Summary..................................................................................................................4

Company Background...........................................................................................................4

Business/Product or Services................................................................................................4

Current Inventory Process.....................................................................................................4

Proposed Solution.................................................................................................................5

Stakeholders..........................................................................................................................5

Background...............................................................................................................................6

Business Requirements.........................................................................................................6

Drivers...................................................................................................................................6

Strategic Role........................................................................................................................7

Proposed Solution.....................................................................................................................7

Description............................................................................................................................8

Information Use....................................................................................................................9

Security and Ethical Concerns............................................................................................10

Manufacturing Execution System or MES Standards ISA 95............................................10

OPC.....................................................................................................................................10

Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)...................................................................................11

Web Technologies...............................................................................................................11

Governance.........................................................................................................................11

Internet and Mobile Application Support...........................................................................12

Proposed Process Changes......................................................................................................13

Raw Materials Receiving....................................................................................................13

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Manufacturing with Inventory............................................................................................15

Final Product Shipping........................................................................................................16

Information Flow and Access Control................................................................................17

System Acquisition and Maintenance.....................................................................................18

Implementation...................................................................................................................18

Customer Support Programs...............................................................................................18

System Upgrades.................................................................................................................19

Customized Support to Fit Your Needs..............................................................................19

Telephone Support..............................................................................................................20

Support Benefits at a Glance:..............................................................................................20

Success Stories........................................................................................................................20

Amcor..................................................................................................................................20

SI Flex.................................................................................................................................22

Reference................................................................................................................................23
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Executive Summary

Company Background
Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is a leader in the field of plastic

injection molding. The company’s current locations are in Albany, GA, Pontiac, MI, Hangzhou,

China, and it headquarters in San Jose, CA. The company is 100% owned by Riordan Industries

and has over 550 employees. The customer base for Riordan includes automotive parts

manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, Department of Defense, beverage makers, and bottlers

and appliance manufacturers.

Business/Product or Services
Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. researches and creates plastic injection moldings.

The Company produces/provides the following products/services:

 Plastic Bottles
 Fans
 Heart Valves
 Medical Stents
 Custom Plastic Parts

Presently, our products are in the maturity stage. They compete primarily based on our

cutting edge standards. Our future plans include developing a more improved inventory process.

Current Inventory Process

Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. current process is an outdated, manual process that is time

consuming and not financially responsible. The process relies on manual entry at the end of each

business day by the warehouse department. Each of the locations within the company operates
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independently of each other with no inner company communications. Each warehouse

department has its own inventory which could result in over purchasing of materials that another

location could have overstocked. The receiving of materials process is slow and time

consuming. A receiving department employee has to visually inspect the paper work and verify

that all materials arriving are on the manifest. These processes are paper based that could result

in lost time and money if papers are misplaced or lost.

Proposed Solution
This outdated system needs to be updated so that it can compete in the global markets

with first class technologies. The updated system will launch Riordan into the 21st century with a

technologically advanced inventory system. A computer based program will replace the manual

paper system. These new processes will increase efficiency, lower cost, send out automated

updates and most importantly interface all departments and locations together. The new system

will have functions that will include, but not limited to, shipment tracking, receivable tracking,

product location tracking, and inventory level tracking. This system will utilize tools like bar

code scanners, smart handheld devices, and user friendly computer interface.

Stakeholders
Sales department

CEO

Executive management

Warehouse manager

Shipping manager

Customers

Current shipping companies

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Background

Business Requirements
The current receiving, manufacturing, and shipping process throughout all Riordan plants

are predominantly manual and batch oriented. The manual processes are prone to error and are

labor intensive. The batch oriented nature of the processes lead to issues with regard to

inventory accuracy and this causes issues with the raw materials ordering process. In addition,

the annual physical inventory process is very costly across all of Riordan's facilities.

To address the above issues, we have identified the following as business requirements.

Automate all manual steps performed in the receiving, manufacturing, and shipping processes.

Make use of current technology such as bar codes to aid the automation. Provide a real-time

view of inventory. Improve the accuracy of the inventory and replace the annual physical

inventory by implementing an inventory auditing procedure based on a generally accepted cycle

counting methodology. Implement a common waste handling procedure across all facilities.

Increase productivity by ensuring inventory is on hand when required.

Drivers
The primary business requirement driving this project is to remove all manual steps

within the inventory management processes. Addressing this business requirement will provide

Riordan with a lower error rate and more accurate system data. More accurate data will provide

a noticeable improvement across all areas of the business. In addition to more accurate data,

Riordan will also recognize an improvement in productivity as well as a significant cost

reduction by removing the end of year physical inventory process. As Riordan matures as an

automated organization, they will likely see opportunities to reduce or refocus human capital.
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Riordan must adopt proven best practices in regard to inventory management.   According to

Russell (2007) ”Modern supply chains are customer-driven pull systems. The focal firm’s supply

capabilities must be synchronized with known and forecasted demand patterns of downstream

customers." (p. 60) (Russell, S. (2007).  The FlexNet solution will help Riordan to become more

customer driven.

Strategic Role
The proposed implementation of the FlexNet system in Riordan's China facility is the

first step of a company-wide transformation from manual to automated. This system will be

rolled out to all of Riordan's plants across the world. The benefits of this implementation have

been discussed throughout this paper. In addition to the improvements in the inventory

management process, we are positioning Riordan to be able to take advantage of addition

strategic benefits available from the FlexNet system. This includes business intelligence, labor

management, paperless manufacturing, quality planning and execution as well as LEAN material

flow that will provide Riordan with the ability to quickly adapt to changing market conditions.

This will enable Riordan to be focuses on delivering what our customers need when they need it.

Proposed Solution
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Description
The reconstruction of Riordan manual handling process with Apriso’s FlexNet

Production and FlexNet Warehouse will introduce flexibility, mobility, and efficiency with time

and expenses toward the inventory system. The new system will be modernized with computers

allowing Riordan to compete in global markets with first class technologies. A new inventory

management and production control system is being implemented to maintain consistency and

quality at all Riordan’s plants. The receiving, manufacturing, and shipping processes will make

use of current technology such as bar codes to aid the automation, tracking of receiving and

shipping numbers as well as product location. FlexNet will provide a real-time view of inventory

to refrain from physical errors and employees expenses, and install hand devices that will

improve productivity by allowing communication to business partners and ensuring inventory is

on hand when required.

FlexNet Production provides manufacturing expertise to the entire supply network.

Flexnet Productions allows Riordan plants to trace and ensure quality by utilizing the

Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This system allows enterprises to manage production

on a global scale. FlexNet will streamline Riordan operations with real time visibility, paperless

manufacturing and electronic work instructions that will improve resource management and

mold production with better planning.

FlexNet Production and FlexNet Warehouse are perfect together providing Riordan

enterprises with real-time and visual of inventory tracking, material flows and many other

warehouse processes. FlexNet warehouse improves Riordan’s inventory control and production

requirements which satisfies customer demands and eliminate paperwork, improve productivity,

increase accuracy, reduce inventory, and cut labor costs. FlexNet Warehouse will compliment
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Riordan’s enterprises with full control over warehouse operations as well as other operations the

warehouse interacts with. Operations will have: reduced work in progress (WIP) in the plant,

better cycle timing, fewer errors, increased productivity, simplified reports, and full control over

internal processes, inventory positions and movements.

We are also incorporating mobile devices due to FlexNet for Android® and iOS®.

Employees will be able to check inventory, pricing, product availability and deliveries on their

Android® and iOS® mobile devices. The connection will be Wi-Fi based using WPA2

Enterprise utilizing 802.1x authentication protocols for cyber threat prevention. The costs for

these devices are inexpensive and the Apriso FlexNet Mobile is included with the

implementation. Riordan will benefit from this application because it will include production,

warehouse, maintenance, and time and labor; FlexNet’s main functions of operations.

Information Use
Riordan enterprises currently utilize an outdated manual process that is costly and harsh

on time consuming. The process relies on manual entry and the duties at the warehouse.

Unfortunately this process invites room for error based on employee work ethic and over

purchasing on material due to the fact that each department contains its own inventory. Now with

the new system, utilizing FlexNet Production, FlexNet Warehouse, and FlexNet for Mobile

devices, Riordan is granted the opportunity to compete with global markets with first class

technologies and finally be launched into the 21st century with a high-tech inventory system.

Implementing these new systems will enable Riordan plants to automate manual steps in the

receiving, manufacturing, and shipping processes. Modern technologies, such as FlexNet

Mobile, will provide real-time visualization of all operations.

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Security and Ethical Concerns

Meeting and Exceeding Global Industry, Regulatory and Government Standards. Apriso

is committed to interoperability across multiple platforms and software applications. As part of

achieving this objective, the Apriso FlexNet platform is compliant in working with non-

proprietary technologies. Apriso strives to comply with major software industry standards, and

continues to maintain this functionality with each successive release of FlexNet

("Apriso", 2012).

Manufacturing Execution System or MES Standards ISA 95

Apriso designed FlexNet as a global solution for manufacturing operations management.

Designed and built as a platform-based solution, FlexNet supports a suite of applications that

manage and execute manufacturing operations associated with Production, Quality, Warehouse,

Maintenance and Time & Labor. Recognizing the need for industry standards and consistency

when integrating shop floor operations to enterprise applications, the product design team at

Apriso paid close attention to the evolving ISA-95 standards to ensure alignment, which is the

case today. Apriso is currently a member of the International Society of Automation (ISA).

Apriso was the first North American MES company to be ANSI/ISA 95 NetWeaver certified by

SAP ("Apriso", 2012).

OPC
OPC (originally OLE for process control) is an industry standard created with the

collaboration of a number of leading worldwide automation hardware and software suppliers,

working in cooperation with Microsoft. The standard defines methods for exchanging real-time

automation data between PC-based clients using Microsoft operating systems. The organization
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that manages this standard is the OPC Foundation. Apriso’s FlexNet is "Compliance Certified,"

according to the OPC Foundation. FlexNet has passed a series of Independent certification tests

including interoperability, compliance, performance, stress, white box, behavior, environment

and usability testing. Products are only awarded the Compliance Certified status when all

interfaces they support have passed the Independent Certification Test Lab testing. The OPC

Foundation "Certified" logo is used under license agreement, demonstrating official certification

("Apriso", 2012).

Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)

FlexNet Machine Integrator is compliant with serial link standards as key machine and

various device communication standards. It provides standard configuration, minimizing the

need for custom driver development. FlexNet can be connected to RFID readers and writers

using TCP/IP or serial links, configured with FlexNet Machine Integrator. FlexNet supports EPC

Global Tag Data Standards version 1.3 and Tag Data Translation version 1.0, in addition to

Universal Product Code (UPC) ("Apriso", 2012).

Web Technologies
FlexNet utilizes the most current Web technologies, having embraced Microsoft .NET

since its inception in 1999. Users can leverage the de facto standard Internet Explorer to access

FlexNet functionality or alter its configuration. Web technology support extends to each of the

most common protocols, including: HTTP, XML, XSLT and SOAP. The FlexNet platform is a

Services Oriented Architecture (SOA), and supports Web services integration capabilities

embedded throughout its platform. FlexNet's Adaptive Business Process Management (BPM)

platform supports the publishing of business processes as Web services, as well as consuming

Web services within business processes ("Apriso", 2012).

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Governance
Apriso customers use FlexNet to report production and inventory status. FlexNet is a key

component of the information chain fueling financial reporting requirements for companies

adhering to Sarbanes Oxley compliance. The FlexNet security framework and audit trail

capabilities are key components that ensure information is secure, valid and not modified without

a sufficient audit trail. Apriso diligently maintains industry, government and other standards

requirements in FlexNet. In addition, security access, audit trail, process traceability and

genealogy management capabilities are available ("Apriso", 2012).

Internet and Mobile Application Support

The main idea for Riordan to upgrade its current system on operating inventory is so that

Riordan can leap with firm sturdy steps into the 21th century. With this new system Riordan will

have an up-to-date system that will allow flexibility and mobility within the walls of the

production area. This will ensure Riordan to keep Six Sigma process intact, identifying and

removing what causes errors; which is Riordan’s current system. The updating of Riordan’s

outdated system promises to allow an efficient way to manage and maintain the manufacturing

environment.

Riordan will also be able to increase accurate real-time inventory count and will reduce

unwanted mistakes. With the real-time recording of inventory, Riordan can deliver goods with

precision and accuracy. The replacement of Riordan manual materials handling process with

Apriso’s FlexNet Production and FlexNet Warehouse will unlock a very convenient way to

manage business. In most business settings workers are mostly attached to their desktops.

Now with the new FlexNet Mobile, Riordan employees no longer have to be making

inquiries on their desktops abandoning the production area. Employees will be able check
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inventory, pricing, product availability, deliveries details on their mobile devices. It can be a

smartphone or a tablet. The cost of these devices is fairly feasible. The use of a mobile device

will provide more freedom to employees on the floor area.

With the launch or Apriso’s FlexNet Mobile, paper inquiries will be at a minimum and

paperless requests can be done. The overall idea is to provide faster service practically anytime

and anywhere. Riordan can greatly benefit from this application as it will include FlexNet main

functions of operation. It will include production, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance and Time

and Labor.

With the assistance of Apriso’s Flexnet production, FlexNet Warehouse and FlexNet

Mobile applications; Riordan will be able to leap into the 21th without any difficulties and will

be able to keep its clients very content with the services provided and allow flexibility and

mobility.

Proposed Process Changes

In order to ensure consistency of operations and quality control at all Riordan plants, a

new inventory management and production control system is being implemented. These

common set of procedures have been developed for the management of receiving raw materials,

tracking products during manufacturing, and accounting for the finished goods inventory. In

addition, this new system will eliminate waste both in inventory and production.

Raw Materials Receiving

Raw materials are received at the receiving area for each plant. Prior to receiving any

raw materials, an order is imputed into the Flexnet Warehouse system. This order would be

submitted to the supplier electronically. The supplier would respond back with the quantities
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and the time of arrival. The arrival time is crucial for traffic management at the receiving area.

All containers have 2 barcodes applied at the supplier, one that contains the shipping information

and one that contains the actual product information. At the time of delivery, the truck driver

will pass the shipping documents to the Riordan shipping area supervisor who will scan the

barcode on the manifest. Each container has the same barcode corresponding to the manifest. An

additional barcode is on each container corresponding to the type of material in the container and the

shipped weight, volume, or quantity depending on the material. All of this information is

electronically entered into the system from the handheld scanner. Since each plastic pellet container

has the same amount of product, the weight is an accurate inventory control method. Those

containers are weighed at receiving and checked against the shipped weight.

The following flow diagram describes the receiving of raw materials process at all plants.
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Manufacturing with Inventory

The raw materials and sub-assembly inventory is drawn upon during manufacturing

operations. The amount of raw materials and sub-assemblies used during each manufacturing

run is entered into the inventory system by either a workstation or a handheld device. This

provides real-time inventory usage.

As completed products come off the line, they are barcoded, automatically scanned,

and entered into the inventory system indicating the number of sub-assemblies and final

products completed in real-time.

The following flow diagram describes the usage of raw materials and sub-assemblies

processing at all plants.

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Final Product Shipping

As the sales department completes orders, the sales orders are entered into the

customer shipping and billing system. Those orders are then transmitted to FlexNet

Warehouse for fulfillment.

After orders are fulfilled and loaded for shipment, the truck number, date and time of

shipment are updated into the customer shipping and billing system and FlexNet Warehouse

for tracking purposes.

Each quarter, a physical inventory is conducted in order to reconcile the quantities of

raw materials, sub-assemblies and finished products on hand with the inventory system.

The following flow diagram describes the shipping process at all plants.

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Information Flow and Access Control

Since Riordan has chosen to not replace their existing ERP system, access control

will be provided by the existing infrastructure. Apriso’s FlexNet product will integrate with

the existing ERP system and utilize the access control mechanisms already in place. Below

is a process flow of how the information will flow between FlexNet and the ERP system.

ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning
CRM HRM FRM
Customer Relationship Human Resource Finance Resource
Management Management Management
MRP
SCM
Manufacturing Resource
Supply Chain Management
Planning

Apriso® FlexNet Suite®

FlexNet Warehouse® FlexNet Production®

Riordan Core Business Functions

Suppliers Shipping
Shipping
Suppliers

Receiving
Receiving Warehouse
Warehouse Inventory
Inventory Production
Production Sales
Sales Packaging
Packaging
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System Acquisition and Maintenance

With proper training of your employees on the Flexnet system, should cut down on

system maintenance. With more than 70% of their employees in technical positions, Apriso

can support your organization from almost anywhere in the world. Their educational

professionals offer comprehensive product training to help you learn how to implement,

configure, and maintain your FlexNet® system. Regularly scheduled classes are held at

Apriso's worldwide or regional headquarters, or at your site ("Apriso", 2012).

Implementation
Apriso has worked over the last 15 years with its network of partners and integrators to

develop and refine the FlexNet Accelerated Services Track (FAST) methodology. FAST is

Apriso's proven rapid implementation program and is one of the key reasons FlexNet

deployments are the fastest in the industry ("Apriso", 2012). Implementation starts with:

 Assembling a project team

 Developing measurable goals, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios

 Gathering requirements and documenting your business processes

 Scheduling an Apriso project management plan

 Creating a quality assurance and change management process

 Educating your staff on the technology and transferring knowledge to your staff.

Customer Support Programs

Apriso's Software Product Maintenance & Support options are world-class. Their

goal is to deliver the most comprehensive support and training options available in the

market today. To date, they support more than 400 customer locations worldwide with a

comprehensive network of global support and training centers, highly skilled personnel and a

uniquely structured support offering ("Apriso", 2012).

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System Upgrades
All customers have access to full-version upgrades, as well as maintenance releases,

patches, and fixes. This level of support provides investment protection for Apriso software

from ongoing product upgrades to licensed modules. In addition, you have access to a skilled

support organization structured to collaborate with your personnel in the successful use of

Apriso application software, associated hardware, and relevant third-party software

("Apriso", 2012). They offer:

 Software product updates, enhancements and maintenance

 Level One services

 Level Two & Three support services

 Telephone assistance and support

 Online and traditional documentation and training

Customized Support to Fit Your Needs

Apriso's support centers can customize an offering to meet your specific needs. Their

options include:

 Silver (Standard) Support - available eight hours a day, five days a week

 Gold Support - includes all the benefits of Silver Support plus 24 hour availability,

five days a week

 Platinum Support - includes all the benefits of Silver and Gold Support, plus 24 hour

availability, seven days a week

Telephone Support
Telephone Assistance and Support Services offer phone access to our skilled staff of

analysts for problem reporting, determination and resolution. Support is also available via

email and Web ("Apriso", 2012).

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Support Benefits at a Glance:

 Continual product repairs via service pack releases

 Cost effective, flexible, and customizable extended support

 24x7 access to customer support service center

 Secure, 24/7/365 access to our customer support Web site for case input and

management, knowledge base retrieval and documentation

 Experienced, knowledgeable, and committed support analysts

 Ongoing product development for new modules and enhancements (more than

80,000 hours of Research and Development completed annually)

Success Stories

Amcor
Amcor is proud of its tagline: “Innovative packaging.” In fact, its inventive culture

helped the Australian-based firm become one of the top three packaging companies in the

world. So, when faced with the complexities of globalization and large-scale acquisitions in

2002, Amcor’s PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) division chose to think outside the box –

or in their case, the bottle – becoming an early adopter of Apriso’s FlexNet solution. The

Apriso FlexNet solution is much more than just a Manufacturing Execution System, or MES,

managing everything from production, warehouse and quality processes, while integrating

data from individual machines all the way into their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

system. Amcor faced a serious challenge of rapidly rolling out a solution in a timely manner

without disrupting daily operations. Benefiting from a truly global presence and an

enterprise ‘Core’ deployment model, Apriso provided a streamlined implementation to

manage and execute manufacturing operations at 46 Amcor PET packaging facilities around

the world. These diverse facilities, primarily producing bottles for soft drinks, juices and
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sports drinks, are served by a common SAP / Apriso configuration (Apriso Success Stories.

(2010, June. 24). Amcor Bottles Up Efficiencies).

The Apriso solution offers an innovative, integrated approach to improve quality,

execute Lean processes, manage packaging operations and improve operations performance.

Amcor realized these benefits by synchronizing production and warehouse functions both

inside the plant and across their enterprise. Currently implemented at 50 Amcor PET

packaging facilities around the world, Apriso’s WMS for Manufacturers solution integrates

with Amcor’s SAP system to synchronize warehouse, quality, packaging and production

processes. Benefits include improving visibility of operations while increasing control of

material flows and production processes (Apriso Success Stories. (2010, June. 24). Amcor

Injects Performance into Warehousing).

SI Flex
Inside your mobile phone, camera, optical pick-up or VCR, you may have a component

made by SI FLEX. The company is one of the largest and most dynamic manufacturers of

Flexible Printed Circuit Boards (FPCBs) in Korea. SI FLEX is a Tier 1 and/or Tier 2

supplier to industrial giants, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Sanyo and Hitachi. SI FLEX

was challenged with efficiently managing their warehouse operations while accurately

tracking inventory from logistics through production. Complicating matters further, the

manufacturing process uses many chemicals, some of which could be harmful and dangerous

to both employees and the environment. Rapid growth had hampered the company’s ability

to institute optimal materials handling and management procedures. Managers had difficulty

determining current inventory levels, including the quantity of chemicals on hand. Without

this visibility it was difficult to know which materials were approaching safety stock levels,

to then trigger a manual process to order new materials. The company went looking for a
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solution. After reviewing cost, time to deploy and adaptability requirements, Apriso FlexNet

was selected as a ‘best of breed’ supply chain execution system. According to Hangmin Cho,

Manager of the Management Information Team at SI FLEX, this decision was based on the

three factors: “First, Apriso’s solution is extremely flexible, making it easy for us to quickly

change processes in response to shifting market conditions. Second, it is extensible, so can

handle all operations, from logistics to manufacturing. Third, the system supports both

global and local policy creation, helping us to integrate distributed operations between

factories located in Korea and China.” (Apriso Success Stories. 2010, June. 24). SI FLEX

Improves Supply Chain Visibility, and Materials Management)

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