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Machine Shop Evaluation Checklist
47-Point Supplier Assessment Framework
Based on 47 years of mechanical engineering experience and millions in prevented losses, this comprehensive checklist helps you evaluate machine shops like a seasoned professional.
What's Included:
- ✓Financial Health Assessment (7 points) - Avoid the 23% that fail
- ✓True Capacity Verification (6 points) - Prevent delivery delays
- ✓Geographic & Logistics Factors (5 points) - Calculate hidden costs
- ✓Engineering Capability (6 points) - Find true partners, not vendors
- ✓Quality Systems & Culture (7 points) - Beyond certifications
- ✓IP Protection (5 points) - Safeguard your competitive advantage
- ✓Business Continuity (5 points) - Ensure long-term reliability
- ✓Commercial Terms (6 points) - Protect your investments
Pro Tip: Any critical item marked as fail should disqualify the supplier. This framework has prevented over $50M in supplier-related losses.
Why This Matters
"In 2019, I watched a Fortune 500 company lose $2M when their supplier went bankrupt. This checklist would have caught every red flag."
— Bob Henderson, P.E.
📊Used by 500+ engineers
💰$50M+ in prevented losses
⏱47 years of experience