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5 Steps to Successful Collaboration with an Embedded Solutions Provider

23 October 2023


Partnering with an embedded solutions provider can be a real game changer. From leveraging your partner’s niche expertise, through optimizing development costs to accelerating time to market, the collaboration can benefit your business in a number of ways.

In our previous article, we shared top tips on choosing the best embedded solutions company for your project. Now, it’s time to think about how to make the collaboration work for both sides.

Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, you probably have your own best ways to communicate, manage projects and solve problems. But how to integrate them with your partner’s workflows?

We’ve prepared five tips to help you make the partnership run smoothly and set your project for long-term success.

Macro of a printed circuit board used in embedded solutions
Macro of a printed circuit board used in embedded solutions

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Set goals and expectations

A successful collaboration always starts with a clear understanding of goals and expectations. When partnering with an embedded solutions provider, it’s essential to have a well-defined vision of what you aim to achieve.

This includes defining the scope of the project, timelines, resources and deliverables. Both parties should have a shared understanding of what success looks like and how it will be measured.

Clarify the objectives from the start and track the progress towards achieving them on a regular basis. At the same time, however, allow space for flexibility in case the circumstances change—we’ll come back to this point later.

Make sure that the expectations on both sides are realistic. What do both parties hope to achieve in terms of knowledge, resources and other factors? A full understanding of the situation will allow you to solve any potential problems faster. 

Expert tip:

Clearly communicate your short-term and long-term goals to your embedded solutions provider. This will not only help them align their efforts but also enable them to offer valuable insights and suggestions to improve your project’s feasibility and success.

Communicate openly

Communication is a key in any business relationship. In fact, research by the Project Management Institute has shown that 56% of projects fail due to poor communication. Another study estimated the average cost of poor communication as high as $62.4 million per company per year.

To foster a collaborative environment, prioritize open and transparent communication with your embedded solutions provider. Regular meetings, status updates and feedback sessions are essential to keep everyone on the same page.

Transparency is also important, as it helps build trust and credibility between partners. This includes sharing information about project risks, challenges and successes. Make sure you proactively address any issues and be open to suggestions from your partner’s side.

Expert tip:

Start by building a sustainable communication process. Agree on the frequency and format of meetings, the preferred channels for communication and the set of collaboration tools. This can streamline the flow of information and prevent misunderstandings.

Establish trust and credibility

Trust lies at the basis of efficient collaboration. The more effort you put into finding a reliable partner, the easier it will be to work with each other later. Ensure they have a solid track record of reliability, integrity and credibility. This should extend to both their technical expertise and their commitment to your project’s success.

However, trust is earned over time. It’s not just about finding a trusted partner, it’s about nurturing a relationship of mutual respect. Believe in each other professionalism and treat your embedded solutions provider as a partner—and the collaboration will flourish.

Expert tip:

Having visibility into what’s happening on the other side helps build trust massively. Communicate deadlines and challenges, ask if you have any doubts and regularly provide constructive feedback.

Lean on your embedded solutions provider’s expertise

Remember that it’s the embedded solutions provider who is the tech expert in the room. From niche technical know-how to general IT strategies, they’re here to offer you the best knowledge and insights. Ask questions, understand the pros and cons of each of the proposed solutions but trust their expertise in creating the technical foundations of your embedded systems.

Expert tip

Focus on efficiency. Respect your partner’s time, skip unnecessary meetings and stick to the communication frequency agreed at the beginning. Give them time and space to create the best solutions for your business.

Group engineers from an embedded solutions provider discussing a project with a client in front of a whiteboard

Remain flexible

In today’s dynamic business landscape, change is inevitable. Both you and your embedded solutions provider should be flexible and adaptable to accommodate shifting priorities, sudden challenges and evolving requirements. Be ready to act upon unexpected events, such as introducing new features or functionalities.

Expert tip

Discuss your project’s scalability and the partner’s ability to pivot when necessary. Look for a partner with a history of adapting to changing circumstances and guiding clients through transitions smoothly.

Tronel as a trusted embedded solutions provider

Follow our steps to set the foundation for a thriving partnership and prepare your business for long-term success. Collaboration is a two-way street. Active involvement and commitment of both parties are equally crucial to achieving your goals.

If you’re looking for an embedded solutions provider, consider Tronel’s services. With a team of experienced engineers, a proven track record and business principles based on open collaboration, transparency and commitment, we’re ready to help you achieve your technology goals.

Speak to an expert and tell us more about your project.

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By Monika Wozniak