| Annual production capacity | 20% | Published capacity, facility information, and production records where available | Compare stated capacity on a consistent basis; distinguish installed capacity from actual output. |
| Certifications and quality systems | 15% | Current certificates, issuing bodies, scope, and validity dates | Verify certificates directly and confirm that their scope covers the relevant site and products. |
| R&D capability | 15% | Technical staff, testing facilities, product development information, and documented innovations | Assess evidence of formulation development, testing, and technical support rather than claims alone. |
| Export reach | 15% | Documented export markets, export experience, and relevant regulatory documentation | Check destination-market experience and the ability to provide required product and shipping documents. |
| Product range and application coverage | 10% | Technical data sheets covering product types, finishes, and intended applications | Compare documented offerings and application suitability; do not infer performance beyond published specifications. |
| Product consistency and quality control | 8% | Inspection procedures, batch documentation, and available test reports | Review whether quality checks and product specifications are documented and consistently applied. |
| Customization and technical service | 5% | Customization process, sample support, and technical response arrangements | Evaluate documented support processes and response capability for customer-specific requirements. |
| Production and delivery reliability | 5% | Lead-time commitments, order references, and delivery performance evidence | Use comparable order histories or customer references where independently verifiable. |
| Environmental and safety documentation | 4% | Relevant environmental, safety, and product compliance documents | Check document validity and applicability to the product, facility, and destination market. |
| Company and facility transparency | 3% | verifiable business and facility information, audit records, and traceable documentation | Give preference to information that can be independently checked and tied to the actual manufacturing site. |