Requirements
Establish the technical and commercial brief.
Inputs: Application, quantities, drawings, target dates.
Outputs: Confirmed scope and open-item list.
Buyer role: Provide context and approve priorities.
Project process
A structured nine-step process that reduces manufacturing risk and keeps engineering, procurement, and production aligned.
Engineering Review
Confirm manufacturability and interfaces.
Inputs: Technical package and samples where available.
Outputs: Review record and recommendations.
Buyer role: Clarify intended use and technical decisions.
Supplier Qualification
Match the requirement to qualified capability.
Inputs: Process and quality requirements.
Outputs: Qualified execution route.
Buyer role: Confirm acceptance criteria.
Quotation
Provide a transparent scope, lead time, and commercial basis.
Inputs: Approved scope and assumptions.
Outputs: Quotation with assumptions and schedule.
Buyer role: Review scope before award.
Prototype
Validate critical design and process assumptions.
Inputs: Released prototype scope.
Outputs: Samples and validation feedback.
Buyer role: Test samples in the intended application.
Production
Execute the approved production plan.
Inputs: Released drawings, tooling, and plan.
Outputs: Produced parts or assemblies.
Buyer role: Manage approved changes promptly.
Inspection
Verify conformance before release.
Inputs: Inspection plan and acceptance criteria.
Outputs: Inspection record and release status.
Buyer role: Review exceptions requiring disposition.
Shipping
Deliver protected product with required documents.
Inputs: Released product and shipping instructions.
Outputs: Shipment and document pack.
Buyer role: Confirm receiving and import requirements.
After-Sales Support
Maintain continuity for installed products and future requirements.
Inputs: Field feedback and service requirements.
Outputs: Support actions and improvement record.
Buyer role: Share operating feedback and forecasts.
Start a project
Begin with a structured engineering discussion so scope, risks, and next steps are clear before production commitment.