“In order to develop a low-cost tracker according to specifications that have practical use for our customers, we had to leverage the best in the IoT and engine businesses. We also planned to deliver a go-to-market model in a short time, which placed additional pressure on us. But it was close collaboration with the MTU Digital and technology providers that helped us succeed in the end,” Sachin said.
Mark Kugel, Product Owner for the Digital Team, Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU), credited the agile mindset of every team member for the project’s success. “The collaboration employed the in-depth engine expertise, customer knowledge and IoT know-how of teams across Germany and Singapore. Our ability to think like a ‘start-up’ helped us to tackle problems efficiently and quickly,” he said.
Team members achieved multiple project milestones within a short period of time, developing a proof of concept in two weeks and then a working prototype in three months.
The team also took a hands-on approach to tackling issues. “We personally visited a variety of local technology vendors and suppliers to source for the trackers. Our team tested a wide range to uncover individual capabilities and limitations in order to discover the right one that could meet all our demands,” said Sachin.