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First RFID Automotive Tracking Solution in Singapore


In July 2009, Wavex Technologies Pte Ltd. (a subsidiary of HKC Group) has successfully built Singapore's first RFID-Enabled Automotive solution for TC Nissan Hub owned by Tan Chong International. This project initiative was supported by the National RFID Centre for pioneering the use of RFID technology in the automotive industry. With this RFID solution, Tan Chong would be able to enjoy better efficiency in managing their inventory, pre-delivery installations and delivery processes.

The project is implemented in a 400,000 sq. ft. facility in Sixth Lok Yang Road that has a storage capacity of about 900 cars. This hub houses the storage of Nissan cars while providing pre-delivery installations, and the new vehicle delivery within the same building.

Wavex's solution comprises of the RFID-Enabled Car Inventory Management system coupled with Process Optimization features for efficient tracking and management of new cars.

Every parking space and installation bay would be tagged with a "lot tag" that would be used to identify cars that are tagged with a "car tag" whenever they are parked within the assigned area. Information on the "car tag" is associated with the car chassis number, and would be traceable with an internal reference number.

The system facilitates more efficient workflow during the pre-delivery inspection process and monitors the progress of installation works. With new cars being delivered directly from the port to the hub, and all key facilities available under one roof; customers now receive their new cars in almost ex-factory condition with mileage reduced by almost 90%, as well as minimizing fuel wastage and pollution.

This project is another milestone achieved by our group in the development of RFID technology. Being the first company to locally deploy an Active RFID-Enabled Car Inventory Management System for the automotive industry, this helps to achieve traceability, visibility and improvement in its operational efficiency. Our group believes that our RFID system would help the automotive industry in the region experience the benefits that RFID brings to their organization.

System Features:

  • Ability to locate a car on exact car lot
  • Mobile device for tagging of cars
  • Computerized car searching
  • One-click reports and analysis
  • Live delivery cars and owners display
  • All staff would be trained to be more IT savvy though the use of this system