In Thailand, new Volvo cars are protected from the sun
Jerrica · Nov 9, 2020 06:21 PM
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Volvo Cars Thailand (VCT) has taken quality control to the next level with the opening of a new warehouse. VCT knows the new warehouse as the Central Distribution and Training Centre (CDTC) and not only will it function as a distribution centre in the region but a training and service centre as well.
As you know, VCT currently does not have a production plant in Thailand. The manufacturers rely on imports from Volvo Car’s various plants across the world, including Malaysia (Volvo XC40 and Volvo XC60).
The new warehouse will be the first destination new Volvo cars will head to after arriving at the port before it is time to be delivered to customers in the region, this will ensure that the cars are out of the sun and kept in a controlled environment to maintain the factory quality of the cars.
It spans 23,331 square metres allowing a capacity of up to 550 Volvo cars at a time. VCT invested a total of 1 billion baht (RM 134 million) on the warehouse.
But before the cars are delivered to their new owners the warehouse will subject each car to an inspection at the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) bay.
PDS is a software station that provides a thorough inspection according to Volvo’s stringent standards on each car to ensure the software and systems are in perfect running condition before it is ready for delivery. The software programme is specifically developed by Volvo Cars.
Other than that, the warehouse also works as a Parts Distribution Centre that VCT hopes would enhance the efficiency of both before and after-sales services in the region.
VCT also included a training centre at the warehouse where a team of experienced professionals will conduct training in a workshop environment under Volvo’s international brand concept.
There is also a Press Centre at the warehouse, it will be the one-stop centre for the press to test the performances of Volvo cars in an enclosed environment.
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