A custom material management solution with a mobile application to streamline material tracking, improve cost control and align supply with tunnel boring machine progress.
Hourglass IT developed the TBM Material Management application for Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction to help manage consumables and spares used in Tunnel Boring Machine operations, improve inventory visibility and support more effective material consumption and supply planning.
Enterprise infrastructure and construction environment requiring reliable material control across complex TBM operations.
Tunnel boring machine operations require continuous material supply and precise consumption tracking. The project faced difficulty tracking real-time consumption, inefficient cost management, risk of material shortages, lack of synchronization between supply and TBM progress, material wastage and no centralized system for inventory and supply tracking.
Track material usage in real time rather than relying on disconnected manual processes.
Identify overuse and improve control of material-related project costs.
Reduce the risk of shortages and interruptions to tunneling operations.
For Larsen & Toubro, Hourglass IT developed a custom software solution integrated with a mobile application to enable real-time tracking, analysis and coordination of material usage across the operation.
Mobile-based data entry gives site teams on-site access while centralized information supports management visibility and decision-making.
Real-time data entry and consumption tracking with on-site accessibility for field teams.
Track usage patterns, identify inefficiencies and support data-driven decisions.
Monitor stock levels across locations and support uninterrupted material availability.
Track consumption against planned usage to control overuse and project costs.
Align material supply with TBM progress and reduce operational mismatches.
Identify excessive consumption and promote more efficient use of materials.
| Before Implementation | After Implementation |
|---|---|
| Manual tracking methods | Mobile-based real-time tracking |
| Poor visibility into material usage | Real-time insights |
| Frequent material shortages | Optimized inventory management |
| High wastage | Controlled consumption |
| Supply mismatches | Aligned with TBM progress |
Streamlined material tracking and reporting with reduced dependency on manual processes.
Controlled material overuse and improved budget management.
Real-time insights help optimize usage and minimize excess consumption.
Supply is synchronized with TBM progress, reducing operational interruptions.
Consistent material availability helps prevent downtime in tunneling operations.
A single system brings material, inventory and supply information together.
The solution improved efficiency, reduced costs and strengthened coordination between supply and execution — helping the project team operate with greater control, visibility and confidence.
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