The challenge
An automotive supplier developed a new control unit for an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This control unit required significantly more software components than the systems previously delivered by the supplier. Its software development was inadequately designed for development processes, and the quality requirements were not fulfilled on schedule. The OEM verified the development state in regular audits and recommended the supplier to seek external support for systems and software development process improvement.
Project duration
About three months
Our approach
The supplier chose UL Solutions Software Intensive Systems (SIS) for support because the companies had worked together successfully on another project. SIS worked collaboratively with a highly motivated team at the supplier.
After initial reviews and coordination meetings, SIS implemented necessary steps together with the supplier’s project team. The first step included comparing the supplier’s requirements with existing systems requirements and creating or improving respective electronics, hardware, mechanics, and software elements. The team also implemented an issue tracker, which was required for planning open tasks and activities in development.
The existing development process was analyzed and restructured with the development team. During this phase, SIS gave hands-on workshops (unit tests, Git/Gerrit, clean code, etc.) to transfer the required practical expertise to the developers.
Additionally, the next OEM audit was prepared and successfully implemented together with the supplier.
The key aspects of this project included:
- Selection of SIS for support on process improvement.
- Review of requirements.
- Requirements mapping.
- Implementation of an issue tracker.
- Analysis and restructuring of development processes.
- Preparation of audit by OEM.
Customer benefits
The project was very successful for all parties involved. After the OEM analyzed the audit, it assigned a higher rank to the development of the supplier and commended the progress. With individual coaching of employees after the project, SIS strengthened these improvements in the project team.
Highlights of benefits to the customer included:
- Passed OEM aud
- Higher rank of development.
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