ASSIGNMENT – 6

TEAM CITRON
T VENUMADHAVA REDDY – ME22B1043
P BHARGAV – EC22B1132
M AKHILESH – ME22B2008

Problem statement – “Minimizing the vehicle damage

caused by Potholes.”
EXERCISE 6.1:

Dividing the elements of Discovery matrix by S,N,A,C.

Exercise 6.2:
Inferences about my Problem –
1. For Drivers, Vehicle Owners, and Emergency Services:
i. To satisfy the need for road safety assurance and lower repair
costs by promoting regular vehicle maintenance within the given
constraint of limited control over road conditions.
ii. To address the need for minimal traffic disruption by facilitating
easy pothole reporting within the constraint of the time-critical
nature of emergencies.
iii. To meet the need for efficient emergency response by
implementing real-time road monitoring within the constraint of
varying road conditions.
 2. For Transportation and Logistics Companies:
i. To ensure the safety of goods and gather customer feedback by
improving road conditions within the given constraint of limited
control over road conditions.
ii. To achieve vehicle efficiency and reduced maintenance costs by
establishing vehicle maintenance protocols within the
constraints of budget limitations and vehicle design limitations.
iii. To provide reliable and efficient routes by implementing
advanced route planning systems within the constraints of traffic
conditions, road quality, and budget limitations.

3. For Government and Road Authorities:

i. To fulfill the need for safe roads and reduced accidents by
allocating resources for road maintenance within the constraints
of limited budgets and resource allocation challenges.
ii. To meet the need for efficient emergency response by
implementing a responsive road maintenance strategy within the
constraints of budget limitations and weather-related road
deterioration.
iii. To address the need for reduced vehicle damage by exploring
innovative road design and drainage solutions within the
constraints of budget limitations and traffic volume.

4. For Manufacturers (Including both Automobile and Tire &

other parts):
i. To improve road safety and reduce vehicle damage by
innovating tire designs that resist pothole-related damage within
the constraints of maintaining tire cost-effectiveness.
ii. To fulfill the need for durable vehicles by enhancing shock
absorption technology within the constraint of balancing vehicle
weight and fuel efficiency.
iii. To minimize repair costs for vehicle owners by designing
vehicles and parts that can withstand pothole impacts within the
constraints of cost-effective manufacturing.

5. For Vehicle Repair and Servicing Shops:

i. To provide cost-effective repair solutions by offering specialized
services for pothole-related vehicle damage within the
constraints of using readily available replacement parts.
ii. To minimize vehicle downtime by expediting repair processes
for pothole-related damage within the constraints of maintaining
repair quality.
iii. To educate vehicle owners on pothole damage prevention by
offering guidance on driving practices and maintenance within
the constraints of limited influence over road conditions.

THE END