Lesson 1Operational an capacity criteria: monthly output, tooling lead time, scalability, lead time variabilityCover how fi assess supplier capacity, production flexibility, tooling readiness, an lead time reliability, usin data pon monthly output, bottlenecks, scalability plans, an variability drivers fi ensure supply continuity under demand swings.
Installed capacity and utilization dataTooling availability and changeover timeRamp‑up plans and scalability limitsLead time variability and root causesContingency and surge capacity optionsLesson 2Quality an compliance: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL/CE/EN standards, RoHS, REACH, CB SchemeDescribe how fi assess quality an compliance maturity, coverin ISO systems, product safety marks, environmental an chemical regulations, testing regimes, an documentation need fi meet global market an customer requirements.
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 implementationUL, CE, EN and CB Scheme certificationsRoHS, REACH and similar regulationsIncoming, in‑process and final inspectionTraceability, records and change controlLesson 3Detailed technical criteria fi electric motors: performance, efficiency, duty cycle, materials, IP/code specsDefine motor-specific technical criteria, includin performance curves, efficiency classes, duty cycle, insulation an bearing design, materials, an IP or code compliance, enablin objective comparison of motor suppliers an offers.
Rated power, torque and speed curvesEfficiency class and test standardsDuty cycle, thermal class and coolingMaterials, insulation and bearing designIP rating, codes and certification needsLesson 4Logistics an delivery criteria: lead time, transit modes, packaging, customs experienceDetail evaluation of logistics capabilities, includin standard an expedited lead times, transport modes, packaging robustness, export documentation, an customs experience, fi minimize delays, damage, an landed cost volatility.
Standard and expedited lead time metricsPreferred transport modes and routingExport packaging design and testingTrade compliance and customs historyIncoterm alignment with logistics riskLesson 5After-sales support an warranty, field failure response an corrective action processesExplain how fi evaluate after-sales support, warranty terms, an field failure handlin, includin response times, root-cause analysis quality, corrective action rigor, an feedback loops weh protect uptime an total cost of ownership.
Warranty coverage scope and exclusionsService response times and SLAsSpare parts availability and logisticsRoot‑cause analysis and 8D qualityCorrective and preventive action trackingLesson 6Commercial criteria: pricing structure, incoterms, payment terms, MOQs, tooling an sampling costsOutline commercial evaluation criteria, includin pricing structure, cost breakdowns, Incoterms, payment terms, MOQs, tooling an sampling charges, enablin total cost comparisons an negotiation strategies cross suppliers.
Unit pricing, tiers and indexationCost breakdown and value‑add analysisIncoterms and freight cost allocationPayment terms, credit and financingMOQs, tooling and sampling cost impactLesson 7Detailed technical criteria fi heating elements: Wattage, composition (nichrome, stainless, cartridge), thermal cycling, safety featuresSpecify technical evaluation points fi heating elements, includin wattage an power density, alloy composition, construction type, thermal cycling behavior, insulation, an safety features required fi reliable, compliant operation.
Wattage, voltage and power density limitsAlloy selection and material compositionCartridge, strip and tubular designsThermal cycling life and failure modesInsulation, grounding and safety devicesLesson 8Sustainability, ESG an supplier policies: conflict minerals, labour practices, environmental controlsExplore sustainability an ESG criteria, such as conflict minerals due diligence, labour an human rights practices, environmental controls, an supplier policies, alignin sourcing decisions wid corporate responsibility commitments.
Conflict minerals tracing and reportingLabor, safety and human rights auditsEnvironmental permits and emissions dataESG policies, KPIs and public reportingSupplier code of conduct enforcement
