Asset Tracking: RFID Solution Provides Excellent ROI In Asset Tracking Application

Through-out New Zealand, Mini-Tanker franchisees provide an on-site diesel refuelling service direct into customer equipment. This equipment is in remote locations such as forests, construction sites, quarries and mines so a key performance requirement is the accurate identification of each piece of equipment, regardless of its location and the environment. Mini Tankers wanted to eliminate data errors in the identification of assets that receive fuel, improve the speed and accuracy of data capture in the field and reduce back office administration associated with fuel management.

Mini Tankers chose a solution incorporating a Padl-R HF RFID reader from Tracient Technologies. The RFID based solution enabled Mini Tankers to pilot a vendor fuel management service comprising automated data capture, electronic management of asset details and automated fuel management for customers.

Chris Jarvis, General Manager of Mini Tankers, says the pilot confirmed RFID as an effective solution for asset identification and data entry in a harsh environment. Near perfect asset identification was achieved, resulting in improved customer information and increased customer satisfaction. Time spent by Mini Tanker administration staff on billing enquiries was reduced and Mini Tanker drivers experienced speedier identification of equipment and faster recording of fuel delivery. Most importantly, the six month payback period forecasted for the project during planning was confirmed.

Mr Jarvis says "With the Tracient RFID Reader, Mini Tankers is able to provide its customers with a complete vendor fuel managed service that delivers accurate fuel information to our customers. "

As customers sign-up to the Mini Tankers RFID service, Mini Tankers is looking at expanding it's reporting systems so customers can view fleet details over the internet. They have also contacted Shell International with the recommendation their RFID solution be applied worldwide.

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About Tracient Technologies
Tracient Technologies provides simple to use tools and technology for total asset visibility and efficient tracking. The Company specialises in the design and manufacture of wireless handheld RFID readers designed especially for wearable computing, hand portable and hands-free operation. Tracient's products are designed to international standards and offer plug and play Bluetooth and USB connectivity with rapid integration into workstations, handheld computers and cellular phones.

SOURCE: Tracient Technologies