Capability review
Discuss equipment, processes, relevant product experience and the division between in-house and subcontracted work.
Procurement / Qualification
Check the capability behind the quotation.
Before placing an order, understand how the supplier will meet the requirement. EPIC helps examine manufacturing capabilities, product understanding and quality controls in the context of your project.
What the work involves
Qualification should answer a purchasing decision.
A factory presentation alone does not explain whether a supplier can deliver your product. We define the questions that matter for your project, review the available evidence and make remaining uncertainties visible before the next commitment.
Document & evidence review
Review available supplier information and project documents. Clarify inconsistencies and identify evidence that is still missing.
Sample & requirement alignment
Compare the supplier’s understanding and sample response with the agreed brief. Record deviations and questions for resolution.
Scoped factory assessment
Where agreed, examine relevant factory operations and controls. The assessment scope follows the product and the purchasing decision it is intended to support.
A defined scope. Tangible outputs.
What you can work with.
Useful before selecting a manufacturer, placing a first order, changing a production source or committing to tooling and development work.
The deliverables below are examples. Your proposal defines the scope, responsibilities and outputs for your project.
- An assessment scope linked to the project requirements
- A capability and evidence review
- A record of gaps, risks and follow-up questions
- A recommendation on the next qualification or purchasing step
Before we begin
Questions worth asking.
Is this a certification audit?
No. A project-specific supplier or factory assessment does not provide certification or replace an accredited regulatory or management-system audit. Any such requirement must be defined separately.
Can qualification remove all supplier risk?
No. It supports a better-informed decision based on the evidence available at the time. Samples, production controls and ongoing follow-up remain important after selection.
Can you assess an existing supplier?
Yes. The assessment can address a new product, a recurring quality issue or a concern about the supplier’s current manufacturing arrangements.
Connected expertise
Keep the whole project in view.
Let’s start with your project
Discuss your projectWhat do you need to make happen in China?
A new supplier, a product to develop, a production issue or an order to manage. Tell us where you are and what needs to move forward.