PV Ribbon Supplier Evaluation Checklist
Compare suppliers using the same drawing, sample plan and delivery requirements. Request evidence of process control, inspection, traceability and production scheduling for the ribbon construction you intend to purchase.
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Build the candidate scope
- Identify the legal entity, manufacturing site and relevant product route for each candidate. Confirm whether the company makes the requested construction or arranges outside processing.
- Record the source and date of evidence used for comparison. Use manufacturing and product records to support supplier comparison.
Compare technical fit
- Use a common drawing, coating and cell-process description. Review sample dimensions, resistance, mechanical condition and joining behavior against agreed acceptance.
- Ask which material and geometry combinations are currently available. Match the material and geometry to the intended cell process.
Verify quality and delivery evidence
- Check certificate entity, site, validity and scope, and distinguish management-system certification from product tests and regulatory declarations.
- Review the applicable process route, inspection and traceability, available capacity and order scheduling evidence. Compare available output for the specific ribbon construction.
Document the selection
- Compare quotations on a consistent specification, quantity, payment and delivery basis. Include sample qualification, document and logistics requirements in the decision.
- Keep the technical comparison, quotation basis and supply responsibilities with the selection decision.
Supplier comparison factors
Add your project inputs, then download the worksheet or send it with an inquiry. The fields start blank; entries are your requirements and observations.
Scroll horizontally to read all columns. Keep the conditions and units with each value.
| Item | Information / units | Your input |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Legal entity, supplying site, official source and verification date | |
| Required route | Material construction, coating, product form and relevant production operations | |
| Technical match | Dimensions, tolerances, electrical/mechanical requirements and process trial evidence | |
| Quality evidence | Traceable lot records, inspection/control, change management and valid scoped documents | |
| Supply proposal | Quantity/unit, feasible slot, sample/production milestones and packaging | |
| Commercial basis | Comparable price unit, currency, shipping/payment terms, validity and exclusions | |
| Reference check | Relevant manufacturing experience, product scope and order records | |
| Selection status | Verified facts, open questions, qualification tasks, owner and review date |
Drafts are stored only in this browser when you choose Save. Clear inputs also removes the saved draft. Worksheet version: RT-RFQ-WORKSHEET-1.
Question and answer
How should the supplier shortlist be compared?
Send a common drawing and test plan, then compare construction fit, sample evidence, process control, available capacity and the commercial basis. Use the same technical and commercial basis for the shortlist.