01Strategic fit
Why this category, why now, and how does it fit the company’s product and channel strategy?
02Manufacturing scope
Fabrication, machining, coating, upholstery, assembly, packaging, testing, and service capabilities.
03Quality system
Inspection, traceability, corrective action, supplier control, documentation, and product consistency.
04Engineering depth
DFM, mechanism refinement, structural analysis, fatigue testing, safety review, and fixture/tooling design.
05Capacity
Pilot quantity, ramp capability, lead time, labor, floor space, tooling, and working-capital realities.
06Economics
Target cost discipline, tooling ownership, payment structure, logistics, warranty exposure, and service burden.
07IP discipline
Confidentiality, design control, background IP, improvements, tooling, subcontractors, and geographic protection.
08Channel
Institutional reach, dealer relationships, government capability, installation, education, and after-sale support.
09Values
Evidence discipline, honest status communication, product quality, and respect for the category.
10Next gate
Capability call, mutual NDA, technical review, quote package, pilot plan, or no-fit decision.