Lesson 1Operational and capacity criteria: monthly output, tooling lead time, scalability, lead time variabilityCovers checking supplier capacity, production flex, tooling prep, and delivery steadiness, using data on monthly output, snags, growth plans, and variation causes to keep supply steady amid demand shifts.
Installed capacity and utilization dataTooling availability and changeover timeRamp‑up plans and scalability limitsLead time variability and root causesContingency and surge capacity optionsLesson 2Quality and compliance: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL/CE/EN standards, RoHS, REACH, CB SchemeOutlines checking quality and rule readiness, including ISO setups, safety marks, green and chem rules, testing methods, and docs to meet world markets and customer needs.
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 for electric motors: performance, efficiency, duty cycle, materials, IP/code specsSets motor-specific tech checks, covering performance graphs, efficiency levels, duty cycles, insulation and bearing builds, materials, and IP or code rules for fair supplier and offer comparisons.
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 and delivery criteria: lead time, transit modes, packaging, customs experienceDetails logistics checks, like standard and rush delivery times, transport types, packing strength, export papers, and customs know-how to cut delays, damage, and final cost swings.
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 and warranty, field failure response and corrective action processesShows how to check after-sales help, warranty terms, and field fault handling, including response speeds, root-cause checks, fix actions, and feedback loops to guard uptime and total costs.
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 and sampling costsLists commercial checks, like pricing builds, cost splits, Incoterms, payment plans, MOQs, tooling and sample fees, for total cost matches and bargaining plans across 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 for heating elements: Wattage, composition (nichrome, stainless, cartridge), thermal cycling, safety featuresSpells out tech checks for heating elements, including wattage and power density, alloy mixes, build types, heat cycle behaviour, insulation, and safety needs for reliable, rule-following work.
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 and supplier policies: conflict minerals, labour practices, environmental controlsLooks at green and ESG checks, like conflict minerals checks, labour and rights practices, green controls, and supplier rules, matching sourcing to company duty pledges.
Conflict minerals tracing and reportingLabor, safety and human rights auditsEnvironmental permits and emissions dataESG policies, KPIs and public reportingSupplier code of conduct enforcement
