Lesson 1Operational and capacity criteria: monthly output, tooling lead time, scalability, lead time variabilityCovers checking supplier power, making flexibility, tool readiness, delivery trust, using monthly output data, blocks, growth plans, change causes to keep supply going with 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 SchemeTells how to check quality and rule level, covering ISO setups, product safety marks, green and chem rules, test ways, papers needed for world markets and buyers.
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 tech points, like power curves, efficiency types, work cycle, insulation bearing design, materials, IP code match, for fair motor supplier and offer compares.
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 check, standard and fast delivery times, transport ways, package strength, export papers, customs know-how, to cut delays, damage, final cost changes.
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 processesExplains checking after-sales help, warranty terms, field fail handling, response times, root cause quality, fix strength, feedback to guard uptime and full 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 business check points, price build, cost splits, Incoterms, pay terms, min orders, tool sample charges, for full cost compares and deal 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 featuresSets heating tech checks, wattage power density, metal mix, build type, heat cycle act, insulation, safety for steady, rule-fit 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, labor practices, environmental controlsLooks at green and ESG points, conflict minerals checks, worker rights ways, green controls, supplier rules, matching company duty promises.
Conflict minerals tracing and reportingLabor, safety and human rights auditsEnvironmental permits and emissions dataESG policies, KPIs and public reportingSupplier code of conduct enforcement
