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MOL Information Technology is currently involved in many exciting and challenging projects that employ cutting-edge technology in order to meet the functional business requirements of MOL. While the technology chosen for the core system "Star-Net" is Oracle, MOL-IT utilizes Java, Visual Studio (.Net) and GIS for some of the key projects. Our infrastructure consists of latest network hardware as well as CITRIX, UNIX and Windows Servers.

Star-Net System utilizes Oracle 10g for the core system and Java for the system menu. It is highly standardized and employs an intricate security framework to provide users with a flexible yet secure computing environment. The database and the user interface are hosted on Unix server and the users access the system using a MS Windows based CITRIX farm. The business processes handled by the system consist of (but are not limited to) the following applications:


*Booking*
Primary focus of this application to the allow users to gather and enter data from customers (shippers and forwarders), required for reserving space of MOL vessels.

*Documentation (Import/Export)*
Allows users to create B/L (Bill of Lading) related data associated with the shipment. In addition to the shippers, this data is also sent to customs for cargo clearance.

*Cashier (Accounts Receivables)*
Processing of various types of A/R invoices and associated payments.

*Equipment*
Primary function of this application is to track the movement of MOL owned and leased equipment (containers) from start to end. Additional functions allow the users to purchase and/or lease equipment as needed.

*Space Control*
Allows users to allocate and optimize space on vessels.

*Inter-modal*
Complete management of cargo movement on land for both import and export related cargo movement.

*Accounts Payable*
Allows users to manage and process payable invoices and associated purchase orders and payments.

*Maintenance & Repair (M&R)*
This application allows the users to receive, review and approve repair estimates for damaged and/or worn equipment that is moving through various terminals and container yards across the world.

*Per Diem*
In conjunction with tracking data in the Equipment application, this application calculates the Demurrage and/or Detention amounts that are due for equipment that is outside of MOL control for longer than normal periods. Subsequently, the users can review, adjust and process A/R invoices, as related to Per Diem charges.

eCommerce - Catering to the needs of MOL's world wide customer, vendors and trading partners, MOL's eCommerce web site (www.MOLPower.com) is available around the clock. MOLPower is a 3 tier web application developed using Microsoft .Net technology. Apart from News Bulletins, Contract & Policy Statements, Service Profiles and various other information, MOLPower provides a significant amount of dynamic content and transaction processing services.

Booking
Submit booking request Create and save a template and refer it later to create a new booking Print a booking Check booking status
Tracking
Trace shipment using B/L, Booking, or Container number. Track B/L information Track past six months container movement details Track railroad movement in USA and Canada for a particular container Track via e-mail
Shipping Instructions
Submit Shipping Instructions Create and save a template and refer it later to create a new Shipping Instructions Print a Shipping Instructions Check Shipping Instructions status
Schedule
Provide schedules Download schedule in PDF and XLS formats
Claims
Report an incident Create and work with Formal Claims and Domestic Claims Create and work with Fine/Penalty Generate reports
Dynamic Reporting
Create and download reports in spreadsheet format
Maintenance & Repair Vendor Services
MOL provides a complete suite of web based applications to it's repair vendors, surveyors and spare parts suppliers. These vendor applications include all functionality from the point of receiving a repair estimate to creating invoices for repair, surveys and spare parts supplies.

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the globally accepted & standardize electronic method for exchanging business documents / data between businesses and trading partners.



*Supported Message Sets*
ANSI-X12 - Used extensively in North America and Canada. Outbound messages to trading partners: T/S 301 Booking Confirmation T/S 404 Rail Carrier Shipment Information T/S 310 Freight Invoicing T/S 997 Functional Acknowledgement T/S 315 Status Details T/S 998 Set Cancellation Canada Customs US Customs *Inbound messages from trading partners:* T/S 300 Booking Request T/S 410 Rail Carrier Freight Details & Invoice T/S 304 Shipping Instructions T/S 824 Applications Advice T/S 322 Terminal Operations T/S 997 Functional Acknowledgement UN/EDIFACT - Used extensively in Europe and other countries excluding the North American continent. *Outbound messages to trading partners:* APERAK Application Error & Acknowledgement IFTFCC International Transport CUSCAR Customs Cargo Message Rpt IFTSAI Transport Schedule & Available COREOR Container Release Order IFTSTA International Multi-modal Status COPARN Container Announcement IFTMAN Arrival Notice COPRAR Container Discharge/Load Order IFTMBC Booking Confirmation IFTMCS Instruction Contract Status *Inbound messages from trading partners:* IFTMIN Shipping Instruction IFTMBF Firm Booking CODECO Container Gate-In/ Gate Out IFTSAI Transport Schedule & Available COARRI Container Discharge/Load XML - Used globally. *Outbound messages to trading partners:* WORDER - Work orders to equipment repair vendors *Inbound messages from trading partners:* WESTIM - Work estimates from equipment repair vendors


*Portals*
MOL is a member of INTTRA, CargoSmart and GT Nexus.


*Communication Methods*
*MOL Supports the following communication methods:* Value Added Networks such as ICC, Digital Movers, Kleinschmidt File Transfer Protocol. Established between two parties. SMTP E-mail


*EDI Data Warehouse*
The EDI Data Warehouse is a central repository of data that is exchanged between MOL and it's trading partners. It allows MOL-IT's Global EDI Management Group (GEMG) and users to track key data moving through the system. Using the data warehouse, our EDI customer service personnel can answer routine questions about the life cycle of an EDI transaction, as to when it was sent/received, and acknowledged.

Data Warehouse - Currently we are working on various data warehousing projects that will allow further efficiencies in information management and flow to the business users.



*NPS*
The Net Proceeds System (NPS) provides flexible and easy-to-use reporting and analysis functionality to worldwide MOL users in such areas as Trade Management, Marketing/Yield, Sales, Pricing, Finance, and Logistics/Operations. NPS gives these managerial and non-managerial users fast and convenient access to the most current information about commercial performance and profitability — globally across all MOL trade lanes. Historical data in NPS is extracted from Star-Net and imported into a data repository, known as the data warehouse. After its successful transformation, the resulting fact data is transferred and populated into the production version of NPS. NPS includes historical Bill of Lading detail for all cargo movements, along with their associated net proceeds. NPS retrieves all dock-locked B/Ls and containers sailing on a given vessel, voyage, and line at a given location; calculates projected costs; and captures revenue associated with moving a container. Cost data originates in the Per Unit Cost Master (the PUCM sub-application in Star-Net's Accounts Payable). The net proceeds calculation is automatically triggered by dock-lock at each final loading port for each respective Bill of Lading. Profitability per container is measured in dollar amounts called Net Proceeds. Net Proceeds is defined as Total Revenue (before Freight) less Total Costs. You can access this data, and output it as reports that NPS runs against the analyzed data. You can schedule reports for daily, weekly, or monthly delivery — or run them on an ad-hoc basis for immediate delivery. These reports are an essential tool in strategic decision-making, planning, forecasting, and account management.


*GEMS*
Global Equipment Management group is based in Tokyo. This group is responsible for monitoring MOL’s equipment inventory, trade trends, and turnaround. The group analyzes this information to plan repositioning, acquiring, or retiring existing equipment inventory. The GEMS (Global Equipment Management System) is a data warehouse, which stores historical equipment movement data and produces required analytical reports. Global equipment management system enables MOL to realize “Proactive Operation”. Standardization of Indicators/Reports based on the unified data base =“GEMs” to replace various types of local reports based on various data sources. Maintain same function as per UCS (Host) has provided, which covers: CONMO Weekly Report. CONMO Monthly Report. GEMS provides flexible and easy-to-use reporting and analysis functionality to worldwide MOL users in such areas as Equipment Management, Turnaround, Matchback, Inventory management Evaluation, Long Stay, Lease in/Lease out, Disposal Information etc;. GEMS gives to managerial and non-managerial users fast and convenient access to the most current information about equipment management globally across all CONMO defined areas(ASIA,N.AMERICA,EAF CONTI, EAF IOI,S.AMERICA ETC). Historical data in GEMS is extracted from Star-Net and imported into a data repository, known as the data warehouse. After its successful transformation, the resulting fact data is transferred and populated into the production version of GEMS. Reports are generated based on the equipment, area and status of the equipment(Loading, landing, disposed, leased out etc).

J-Sox is the nickname of Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, which was promulgated on June 14th, 2006. Inspired by corporate scandals such as the Kanebo, Livedoor, and Murakami Fund episodes, the law has been dubbed "the Japanese version of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act," hence J-SOX.

The Internal Control Committee of the Business Accounting Council of the Japanese Financial Services Agency provided final Implementation Guidance for Management Assessment and Audit of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) in February 2007. The Implementation Guidance provides details to Japanese companies on how to implement a Management Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting as required under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law.

As Thomas Friedman said the world is getting flat. Businesses are learning from the mistakes made by individuals and corporations across the globe. J-SOX, officially known as the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law as mentioned above, is scheduled to go into effect in April 2008 for roughly 3,800 companies listed in Japan, along with their foreign subsidiaries.

Forrester Research lists the following challenges and difference between J-SOX and SOX:

Professional services. Japan has fewer than 10% of the number of qualified accountants than the US.
Independence of auditors. While the concept of auditor independence exists in the Japanese market similar to the US, many Japanese firms can and will rely on the influence and recommendations of their audit firms.
Audit automation is critical. With the extreme shortage of auditors compared to US per capita numbers, this shortage will increase the requirement and necessity for process efficiency in the internal audit process and software that can support these processes.
Support of IT governance. In the November guidance regarding the scope of the J-SOX process, it is clear that IT controls are a central point of focus for J-SOX

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