Vehicle Tracking System: A Must-Have Investment for OEMs
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution ushers in an era of unprecedented technological advancement, the automotive industry stands at the forefront of a transformative shift. The convergence of digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized how vehicles are designed, manufactured, operated and maintained. As Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) seek to stay competitive and meet evolving consumer expectations, embracing digitalization and IoT, particularly through telematics technologies, becomes essential in driving the future of automotive innovation.
Tracking Vehicles From Origin to Destination
In this dynamic landscape, vehicle tracking systems are a vital tool that empowers OEMs to navigate the changing automotive trends successfully. They offer real-time insights into vehicle location, health and performance, ensuring efficient logistics, enhanced security and improved customer satisfaction. By harnessing the power of GPS vehicle tracking systems, OEMs can optimize their transportation processes, reduce risks and ensure that vehicles arrive in top condition.
Real-Time Location Tracking
Telematics tracking systems provide real-time location tracking of each vehicle in transit. This feature allows OEMs to monitor the progress of the transportation process, ensuring that vehicles are on the correct route and reaching their destinations on time.
Security and Theft Prevention
With vehicle tracking systems, OEMs can enhance the security of their valuable assets during transportation. In case of theft or unauthorized detours, the system enables prompt identification of the vehicle’s location, helping authorities recover the vehicle quickly and minimize potential losses.
Monitoring Vehicle Health
Telematics tracking systems collect vehicle-specific data, including engine performance and fault diagnostics. This data helps OEMs monitor the health of vehicles during transit, enabling them to detect and address any mechanical issues or potential damages promptly.
Fleet Efficiency and Optimization
Telematics tracking provides insights into fleet performance and driver behavior. OEMs can use this data to optimize routes, minimize idle time and enhance overall fleet efficiency, reducing transportation costs and enhancing the overall logistics process.
Proactive Maintenance and Support
By continuously monitoring vehicle diagnostics, telematics tracking systems enable OEMs to implement proactive maintenance strategies. This ensures that vehicles arrive at their destinations in optimal condition, reducing the likelihood of breakdowns or delays.
Customer Satisfaction
Telematics tracking systems allow OEMs to provide real-time updates to customers regarding the status and estimated arrival time of their vehicles. This level of transparency and communication enhances customer satisfaction and builds trust in the brand.
Liability and Compliance Management
In case of accidents or incidents during transportation, telematics tracking data can serve as valuable evidence for liability and compliance management. It can provide insights into the events leading up to an incident, helping OEMs accurately assess responsibility and address any potential legal issues.
Solving Tracking Complexities With The AV Shadow
In an age where data rules, OEMs cannot afford to make decisions based on assumptions. The AV Shadow, an advanced telematics tracking system, offers a wealth of vehicle-specific data, ranging from GPS tracking to VIN numbers and fault reports. It is a plug-and-play system that connects directly to a vehicle’s onboard diagnostics (OBD) port, providing real-time access to critical data. This approach empowers OEMs to gain valuable insights to make informed decisions regarding service improvements and operational efficiency.
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring
One of the primary benefits of the AV Shadow is its ability to provide real-time location tracking and monitoring of each vehicle in the fleet. OEMs can obtain detailed insights into their vehicles’ exact movement and operation as they travel from origin to destination. This information is invaluable for optimizing routes, improving delivery schedules and ensuring efficient use of resources. Moreover, it enhances fleet management, enabling OEMs to respond promptly to any emergencies, deviations or potential risks during transit.
Improved Safety
The AV Shadow utilizes sensors and technology to capture various driving parameters in real-time. This includes data on braking intensity, acceleration rates, cornering maneuvers and vehicle speed. As vehicles move from origin to destination, the system continuously monitors these driving behaviors, providing a comprehensive picture of the driver’s actions on the road. By flagging these patterns, the system offers OEMs valuable insights into areas where safety improvements are needed.
Lower Operational Costs
In the fast-paced automotive industry, data-driven decision-making is key to optimizing costs and achieving business objectives. The AV Shadow empowers OEMs with access to a wealth of actionable data. By leveraging this data to identify trends, patterns and areas of improvement, OEMs can make informed decisions that directly impact operating costs. With early detection, businesses can address issues promptly, preventing them from escalating into more significant and costly problems down the line. From optimizing supply chain processes to enhancing vehicle design based on real-world performance data, the system is a valuable tool for driving cost-effective business strategies.
Historical Data
Accidents, damage claims and potential liabilities are inevitable challenges that OEMs in the automotive industry must face. Effectively managing these incidents is critical to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers, protect the company’s reputation and mitigate financial losses.
The AV Shadow continuously records and logs real-time data during every journey a vehicle undertakes. From GPS location to ignition status, G-force readings, harsh braking and acceleration, the system captures a wide array of vehicle-specific parameters. In the event of an accident or damage claim, this real-time event recording serves as an invaluable resource for reconstructing the chain of events leading up to the incident, enabling OEMs to gain immediate insights into what transpired.
The AV Shadow In Action
AutoVentive sponsored a dirt late model race car driven by NASCAR Craftsman truck series driver Carson Hocevar at the Gateway Dirt Nationals “Dirt in December” in St. Louis, MO. The race team was willing to work with us on installing our device for all three days of the event while we tested the device and gathered data. We aimed to put the AV Shadow under extreme scenarios to see how it would react.
Throughout the three-day event, the AV Shadow proved its mettle, delivering precise and reliable data under the extreme conditions of dirt track racing. Its capabilities were showcased in the live user interface and 3D modeling, offering insights into downforce and collision pressure. Overall, this test allowed our team to observe the system in real-time, monitoring and analyzing data to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Why AutoVentive For OEMs
The AV Shadow telematics system represents a transformative technology for OEMs seeking to excel in today’s competitive automotive landscape. By offering real-time vehicle tracking, comprehensive diagnostics and valuable insights into vehicle performance, this investment is crucial for OEMs aiming to optimize operations, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, those who embrace advanced telematics solutions like the AV Shadow will be better positioned to thrive and lead the way into a more efficient, connected and customer-centric future. Embracing this cutting-edge technology is not just an investment in the present but an investment in the long-term success and sustainability of OEMs in an ever-changing world.
AutoVentive is led by a graduated team of technology and logistics specialists that have collectively launched and/or managed over 50-yard management operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Continental Europe and the Middle East. This expertise is reflected in our products as they are built from a user perspective with first-hand knowledge of the challenges and solutions for our industry. Request a demo today to see how our solutions can increase operational efficiency and transform your business.
We are an industry-leading Software as a Service (SaaS) applications developer providing customized solutions to the automotive logistics industry. The company is part of Liberty Hill Equity Partners, LLC, a Cincinnati-based private equity firm, and Apex Holdings, LLC, a privately held holding company that operates across many industries and features an expanding portfolio of companies in the automotive logistics and transportation sectors. Apex Holdings is an active partner, providing critical strategic, financial and administrative support to the AutoVentive team.
