Partner choices should be defensible — especially when timelines are tight. Use a simple scoring model before you commit.

The 6 criteria

• Technical capability
• Delivery capacity
• Compliance/document maturity
• Market access
• Commercial alignment
• Credibility (references + responsiveness)

How to score

Rate 1–5 each, weight by lane (OEM vs EPC vs Supplier), shortlist the top 3, then run diligence.