Case Study: Renault achieves end-to-end vehicle traceability and error-free dispatch with Zebra RFID solutions

Renault Argentina Relies on Zebra Technology to Become a 4.0 Industry

Renault Argentina’s Santa Isabel factory in Córdoba — a long-standing vehicle manufacturing site — faced the need to modernize amid regional economic pressure and the COVID-19 impact. The challenge was to adopt Industry 4.0 by digitalizing the flow from end of line to dispatch, optimizing operational times and ensuring reliable traceability of vehicles to authorized dealers using RFID technology.

Partnering with eFALCOM and Zebra, the plant implemented an RFID solution with RZ4XX-printed tags, FX9600 industrial readers, MC33 mobile computers and antennas at strategic control points to automate checks at wash, inspection and loading. The system replaced manual, Excel-based tracking, enabled end-to-end flow control, cut inventory resource needs by about 50%, reduced human errors (~10%), improved process profitability and delivered reliable, real-time vehicle traceability and cost savings.

Renault

Agustin Padovano

Supply Chain Manager