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Case Study | Vehicle Tracking at AUDI
AUDI AG has introduced an innovative RFID system to meet the challenges of vehicle tracking at its global production sites. In view of the distributed storage areas and inefficient control processes, it was necessary to develop a standardized solution that would enable precise identification and tracking of the vehicles.
INDUSTRY Automotive industry
About Use Case
Implementation of an RFID system for vehicle tracking led to increased efficiency in production and improved utilization of parking capacities
Key Benefits
- Increased efficiency through automatic recording of vehicle ID numbers
- Optimized parking capacities and associated time savings
- Improved transparency in vehicle management processes
KATHREIN PRODUCTS
- RFID reader
- CrossTalk software
PARTNER BENEFITS
Implementation of a modern RFID system for improved efficiency and transparency in vehicle tracking
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Initial situation
At AUDI AG's production sites, dispersed parking spaces and a changing infrastructure led to high search efforts for non-line-bound vehicles. A lack of transparency regarding the utilization of parking spaces and the existing control processes were labor-intensive and time-consuming due to several system and media disruptions. AUDI AG therefore opted for a standardized concept for vehicle tracking at all production sites.
Solution
The latest RFID reader generation from Kathrein Solutions was used at AUDI in order to optimally fulfill the requirements. When a vehicle passes an RFID reader, the ID number of the vehicle transponder is read and transmitted to the backend system together with direction recognition. The CrossTalk software, which is installed on each reader, interprets the read events, filters out unnecessary data or incorrect readings and forwards the relevant information to the IT systems. At the same time, the CrossTalk software manages and monitors the status of the RFID hardware and reading points. RFID data is recorded in the plant's internal parking lots and in the assembly areas. When parking vehicles, the driver also has the option of reading the vehicle's transponder with a handheld reader and manually recording or correcting the parking space. Optionally, the GPS coordinates are recorded at some locations and the exact position of the vehicle is reported to the IT systems.
Result
Since the system went live at the individual plants, transparency with regard to vehicle management processes has increased significantly, resulting in significantly reduced search times and optimized use of existing resources and parking space capacities. The elimination of manual processes has shortened processing times and made work processes more efficient.
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