1. Do you have the Unified Social Credit Code of the supplier? *

I didn't know this particular code existed

No, our supplier(s) don't have one

Yes. Completely Verified (contract, third-party report, test record, audit, witnessed)

2. Do you have fully documented identification of the cell maker(s) used in your build, down to production line and lot ID? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

3. Can you trace the genealogy from cell to pack for your specific lot, with test reports (e.g., UN38.3, IEC 62619) mapped to your order? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

4. Is there a documented plan for post-integration FAT/SAT (Factory/Site Acceptance Test) sample verification for your system? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

5. Have you completed a review of the supplier’s audited financial statements and cashflow records for the past three years, with supporting documents? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few years or details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

6. Has the supplier’s thermal/runaway containment design for your system been reviewed and supported by IEC/UL test evidence? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

7. Are cybersecurity controls (such as IEC-62443 compliance), penetration test evidence, and direct backend API access for market participation fully documented and available? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

8. Is there a signed O&M Service Level Agreement (SLA) covering response times, Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), liquidated damages, and escalation path? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

9. Are the warranties for your project written in plain language, with a clear liability chain and no subcontracting allowed without your consent, and is this documented? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

10. Are title transfer, IP/data ownership, and change-order protocols specified and documented for your project? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

11. Are independent factory and pre-shipment inspections planned and documented, especially for your first shipment or large lots? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

12. Is the supplier open to subordinated vendor financing (quasi-equity) to preserve bank loan-to-value (LTV), and is this supported by a letter of intent or contract with clear terms (EUR, tenor ≥7y, APR ≤4.5%, 12–24m grace)? *

No / Unknown

Some / Few details (or supplier claim only)

Yes, Completely Verified / Documented (with third-party or contractual evidence)

13. Finally, do you have at least one direct or indirect long term connection with the supplier that you can leverage to get a better deal and/or solve challenges down the road? *

No / None

Indirect

Yes, Direct

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