A Benchmark for Embedded Software Processes Used by Special-Purpose Machine Manufacturers

A series of interviews conducted with companies in the field identified two hot spots in special-purpose machine software processes: scheduling and reuse. Two benchmark criteria are proposed to measure the quality of the processes with respect to reuse and scheduling in a specific company with respect to other companies. The significance of the criteria is shown by way of actual industry projects. An application is proposed where the criteria can be used to estimate efforts and schedules.