Toptal helps Fortune 50 automotive manufacturer overcome vendor challenges and restore firmware development timeline.
When third-party vendors stalled critical telematics software development for the material handling division at a Fortune 50 automotive manufacturer, they turned to Toptal to coordinate their vendors and get back on track.
Client
A global automotive company manufacturing cars, trucks, and mobility solutions known for quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Employees
Industry
AutomotiveDelivered Services
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Many companies without an internal development team rely on third-party vendors for their critical software development needs. But after a year of working with multiple vendors provided slow and subpar results, this Fortune 50 automotive manufacturer made little progress on its machine maintenance firmware.
Solution
Reinstated accountability
The client engaged Toptal architects to integrate vendor work, and subsequently expanded their team with Toptal project managers and product owners to define requirements, organize timelines, and hold vendors accountable for meeting deadlines to keep the project on track.
Scalable development solutions
In addition to managing the client’s productive vendors, Toptal replaced an inefficient third-party QA team with members of its vetted talent network, who quickly accelerated the process. Following this, the client scaled their efforts by leveraging Toptal experts in various areas, including testing and release management.
Outcome
Stalled timeline restored
After repeated failures from their previously engaged vendors left the client 12 months behind on the robust, multiyear initiative, the project was at risk of being abandoned. Over the next year and a half, Toptal organized the disparate teams, provided development and testing support, and successfully restored the project timeline to its original release date.
Expert talent, groundbreaking results
Using Toptal’s project managers and specialists, the client created value-enhancing firmware for over 100 types of heavy machinery. Toptal’s vetted network of IoT and telematics experts allowed the client to scale their project as needed with minimal risk.
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