feature one single language that is used for communication across the country . But with a country like India where there is no unifying language and different language is spoken in every district and state , it becomes counter productive to have all instructions about the machine in a single language . This simple customisation helps interact better with the operator .
Machine abuse and fuel theft are a major issue across the country . Uncertified operators tend to work the machines inappropriately . Simple software customisations help keep a log of the machine ’ s data for future reference . It also helps keep track of the machine ’ s numbers in terms of efficiency and fuel consumption . The customisedsoftwares help run trouble shooting and diagnostic measures to ensure safety ad efficient of the machines .
The operator friendly console of the RoadMaster provide sms service so that the owner can keep track of the machine ’ s location and fuel consump-tion amongst other things . The console sends the owner an sms when the machine is running low on fuller when there is something wrong with the machine and requires repair . The console provides instructions to trouble shoot the issues with the machine to reduce the down time of the machine and catch trouble in its initial stages .
Internet of things is becoming increasingly popular with construction equipments too . This kind of technology integrated with the machine lets the operator get a better
picture of the job site anyhow to get it done best and fastest . Software have been developed to bring down the time required to get a certain job at hand done . Small customisations go a long way with a developing nation on the fast track .
Communication between machines will most likely change the way humans are required to operate the machine . Machine to machine communication will reduce the onsite human interactions while increasing efficiency and safety on the sites . While it is already happening the developed nations , India still has to go a long way to be able to utilise this kind of technology to its helm given the current lack of connectivity infrastructure in rural parts of India .
There is no doubt that customisation is now key when it comes to the world of development . Customisations have to be in sync with the market and the on ground realities for making the most of it .
With the aim to provide customized solutions Mahindra Construction Equipment studied the road construction machinery . Current road making machineries are dominated by imports and foreign manufacturer where the products are being made keeping in mind the needs of the developed worlds . Whilst in the developed world 60 % of roads fall in our category of the multilane express and state and national highway , they constitute only 6 % of overall roads when it comes to India . The equipment currently available are too large and expensive hence grossly unutilized and nonviable for most village and unsurfaced road projects which constitute 58 % of total roads in developing countries like India . This also results in very low sales volume of equipment in spite of the large quantum of road work . Absence of tailormade equipment suitable for our needs lead to suboptimal methods with limited mechanization and large labour force deployment . This leads to issues such as bad quality of roads and speed of road making apart from availability and control of labour force in large numbers . Truly living the spirit of Make in India for the developing world , we at Mahindra aim to provide optimized solutions which offer affordable uncompromised mechanization catering to our road making needs . You would soon hear from us about our range of category creating products suitable for our market laced with the most modern technology offering exactly what our customers requires ie . higher profits and ROI with lesser investment .
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