ENG233 IoT-Based Workflow & Business Model Optimization for Tractor Manufacturing, Singapore

Question 1

Problem Definition:

(a) Propose and explain FOUR (4) other business and operational problems the tractor manufacturer might be facing due to the above-mentioned inefficiencies in the internal logistics process. Provide table and description. (10 marks)

(b) Prioritise and quantify those four problems in order of their impact to the business (from high to low). Provide table and description. (10 marks)

Question 2

Workflow Design:

(a) Plan the operational workflow for the above problem. Provide block diagram and description. (10 marks)

(b) Highlight and explain the conditions and dependencies of workflow activities. Provide description. (10 marks)

Question 3

IoT Solution Design:

(a) Design the overall FOUR (4) stages architectural diagram of the IoT solution for your proposal. Provide block diagram and description. (6 marks)

(b) Recommend the possible technologies in each stage of the IoT solution. Provide table and description.
(i) Sensors
(ii) Connectivity & Communication Protocols
(iii) Cloud Technologies
(iv) Analytics and Applications
(12 marks)

(c) Appraise the FOUR (4) key security challenges, and how you would address those in the proposed IoT solution. Provide table and description. (12 marks)

(d) Verify the scalability of your solution by illustrating how the proposed solution can be scaled for 30,000 tractors, at various warehouse locations across the country. Provide table and description. (10 marks)

Question 4

Business Model Re-Design

(a) Propose and describe a new business model for the solution to minimise the CAPEX for the truck manufacturer. Provide description. (5 marks)

(b) Propose and describe a new business model on how the tractor manufacturer can leverage to increase his revenue. Provide description. (5 marks)

(c) Create Return of Investment matrix- Cost based for the proposed IoT solution. Provide table and description. (5 marks)

(d) Create Return of Investment matrix- Value based for the proposed IoT solution. Provide table and description. (5 marks)