Solution:
Sainsbury’s has chosen for Nedap AVI’s wireless space count sensors or SENSIT's for the outdoor spaces. This system consists of a network of sensors that can be easily mounted into the surface of a parking space. Their unique feature is their capability to communicate with each other and to a host system. The fact that no wiring is required appealed to Sainsbury’s. The outdoor spaces are indicated per row via a display board. With the help of Nedap AVI and Dambach, congestion has been kept to a minimum and customer service at a maximum at Sainsbury’s car parking facilities at Slough.
Challenge:
Against the background of today’s competitive retail environment, Sainsbury’s wanted to provide a high level of customer service not only in their supermarkets but in and around them as well. One of their aspirations was a parking guidance system to direct customers easily to free parking spaces. The Dambach parking guidance system was installed on the Slough site. A large part of the car park is covered by a roof, but many parking spaces are located out of doors. Dambach’s ultrasonic sensor was considered suitable for indoor parking. For the outdoor spaces, an induction loop was suggested as a solution, however Sainsbury’s was against each space being installed with a loop due to aesthetic reasons.
Carl Dyer, director of Dambach UK:
"The combination of the Nedap AVI wireless sensor parking guidance system for outdoors and Dambach’s ultrasonic sensor system for indoors offers Sainsbury’s a fully integrated solution for their parking needs. Sainsbury’s customers, in turn, can easily find a free parking space thus enhancing their visit to the retailers.”
