Digitalized Fixed Asset Management Solution-Huawei Case Study

Date：2025-07-11Source：View：5

1. Introduction

In a New Year's address in 2017, then-CFO Meng Wanzhou remarked:

"Huawei's globally deployed RFID-based IoT asset management solution has covered 2,382 sites across 52 countries, managing over 140,000 fixed assets. RFID tags are affixed to each asset, automatically reporting their location every 5 minutes and updating the usage (or idle) status daily."

This efficient and real-time method of managing fixed assets was made possible with the support of Huawei's core supplier: Shenzhen Marktrace Co., Ltd, whose product and service offerings form the backbone of this digitalized system.

2.Categories of Huawei' Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets

2.1 Machinery and Equipment

Used primarily in the core manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes. Includes:

Equipment for communication device manufacturing (e.g., base station assembly lines, wireless module production)

Automated production lines and robotic arms (to improve consistency and productivity)

Server testing platforms and environmental simulation systems

Semiconductor packaging and testing equipment

Application Areas:

Manufacturing of smartphones, base stations, optical modules, routers, core networks, servers, and chips.

2.2 Electronic and Office Equipment

Supports daily operations in offices, R&D, and IT maintenance. Includes:

Desktops, laptops, and monitors (used by employees)

High-performance servers and data storage systems

Network switches, firewalls, and other IT infrastructure

Printers, scanners, video conferencing systems, surveillance cameras, etc.

Application Areas:

Utilized across R&D departments, corporate functions, sales support systems, and data centers.

2.3 Tools and Instruments

Used in R&D labs, product testing, and small-scale prototyping. Includes:

Precision instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies)

Engineering prototype tools and test jigs

Simulation tools and signal generators

Application Areas:

Laboratories, quality inspection centers, engineering teams, and test workshops.

3. Fixed Asset Structure Summary

Category	Key Asset Types	Application	Depreciation Cycle
Machinery & Equipment	Production machines, testers, automation lines, chip testing tools	Communication & server/chip production	5–10 years
Electronic/Office	Computers, servers, printers, network & AV equipment	Office work, IT, conferencing	3–5 years
Tools & Instruments	Meters, test kits, prototypes, lab instruments	Lab R&D, engineering testing	3–5 years

4. Why Choose 2.4GHz Active RFID Technology?

Feature	QR Code	RFID/NFC	RFID/UHF	Active RFID (2.4GHz)
Typical Frequency	None	125KHz–13.56MHz	860–960MHz	2.4GHz
Reading Distance	0–10m	0–8 cm	0–20m	200–400m
Data Transfer Rate	30 fps	424 kbps	9.6 kbps	1 Mbps+
Tag Power	Passive	Passive (powered by reader)	Passive (powered by reader)	Battery (3–5 years)
Industry Application	Static ID	Payment, Info, Retail	Transit, Supply Chain	Real-time Asset/People Tracking

5. Key Advantages of 2.4GHz Active RFID

Unique Tag ID:

Each tag is factory-programmed with a globally unique ID. IDs are immutable and tamper-resistant. Tags come with barcode labels and batch Excel lists for easy system import.

Proprietary Protocol:

The air interface protocol is closed-source, enhancing data security.

Long Read Range:

Up to 400 meters, with >99.9% recognition accuracy.

Real-Time Active Transmission:

Tags transmit every second, minimizing missed reads.

Energy Usage Monitoring:

Power-monitoring tags can analyze energy efficiency and equipment status by detecting current variations.