Building an operational tool for heavy industry — Seeking "real world" data and site reality [R]

A small R&D team is currently in the research phase of building a new operational tool specifically designed for heavy industries like ports, mining/quarries, and fleet operations. They are actively seeking 'real world' data and site reality to bridge what they call the 'Truth Gap'—the disconnect caused by manual logs, missing throughput data, and fragmented data connectivity on-site. The team emphasizes they have nothing to promote yet and are not looking for sales; instead, they want to connect with operators who live the reality of these environments to ensure their tool withstands the grime, heat, and chaos of the field.

The team is looking for three types of contributions: 15-minute conversations where operators can share where current tracking/inspection systems fail, historical or raw logs/records under NDA that highlight friction points like bottlenecks or damage patterns, and operational insights from those willing to provide a 'boots on the ground' perspective to stress-test their approach. In exchange, they promise to work with contributors to ensure the final tool solves their specific bottlenecks, aiming to build a 'Nervous System' for these sites so operators don't have to guess their numbers. This call-to-action targets professionals tired of tools built for boardrooms instead of operators.