How to qualify an automation partner before the first RFQ

A practical framework for evaluating integration depth, documentation and delivery readiness.

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This guide supports early-stage procurement planning. It does not replace technical, legal or compliance due diligence.

Start with the process, not the robot

Define takt time, part variation, upstream constraints and measurable acceptance criteria before comparing hardware.

Request interface lists, risk registers, validation plans and sample documentation rather than relying on broad capability statements.