Nissan selects active RFID system WhereNet localizable

Nissan North America, Inc. announced at the beginning that will use localizable WhereNet system (RTLS) localization real-time technology to automate its supply chain inbound and outbound delivery chain.

Automotive partners with WhereNet Corp., a leader in wireless solutions, to enhance the continuous improvement initiative at its assembly plant to four million square feet in Canton, Mississippi. This partnership aims to improve the North American vehicle production, labour productivity and the quality of auto parts Nissan.

"In the midst of a growing demand and new model introductions different every year, WhereNet Nissan system gives agility to manage its supply chain, based just-in-time to support the flexible production process". "In addition, WhereNet assists in exit side by automating the predelivery process to put more new vehicles to market more quickly," said Chantal Polsonetti, vice President of consulting services for ARC Advisory Group.

Canton of assembly facility of the manufacturer is able to produce 400,000 vehicles per year. Assembles Nissan Maxima parts of cars and other vehicles of the motor vehicle manufacturer. Nissan Altima sedan, Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVS, minivans and pickup trucks This full-size Titan's are also produced in the plant said.

"As one of the most efficient vehicle manufacturers in North America-2006-report of Porto Nissan is setting the standard for production to embrace new technologies like WhereNet to continuously improve the process," said Tom Bacon, Vice President of Automotive Division of WhereNet. "Localizable active RFID system WhereNet provides a fundamental basis for the production of flexible because it allows automakers to handle multiple models with meticulous accuracy and ensure that the right part is delivered to the Assembly line just in time." "In addition to helping producers to maintain a supply chain, WhereNet also drives the efficacy of the outgoing side, accelerate the delivery of new vehicles to dealers with our solution for CVD industry first, automated".

In collaboration with WhereNet, Nissan plans to reduce labour costs, duration of the scan on-site parts and vehicles, improve responsiveness to customers and produce quality vehicles provided by the system. This is because the system also immediately detect quality defects in vehicles accordingly; to avoid the cost of recovery.