Lesson 1Operational and capacity criteria: monthly output, tooling lead time, scalability, lead time variabilityCovers checking supplier capacity, making flexibility, tool readiness, and delivery steadiness, using monthly output data, snags, growth plans, and change 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 SchemeExplains checking quality and rule readiness, covering ISO setups, safety marks, green and chem rules, test systems, and docs to hit world market and buyer 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 standards, like performance graphs, efficiency grades, work cycles, insulation and bearing builds, materials, and IP or code fits, for fair motor supplier 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 checks, like usual and rush delivery times, haul modes, 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 deals, and field fault handling, with response speeds, root checks, fix strictness, and feedback loops 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, like price builds, cost splits, Incoterms, pay terms, min orders, tool and sample fees, for full cost compares and talk strategies 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 check points for heating bits, like wattage and power pack, metal mixes, build types, heat cycle acts, insulation, and safety bits 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 checks, like conflict mineral checks, work and rights practices, green controls, and supplier rules, lining up buying with 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
