Buyer checklist
Robotics supplier due diligence checklist
A step-by-step checklist for procurement teams evaluating Asian robotics suppliers for integration, OEM, or component sourcing projects.
Company verification
☐ Official website confirmed as active and matching legal name
☐ Legal entity registered and traceable in public sources
☐ Company age and founding year verified from a credible source
☐ No active legal disputes or regulatory actions found in public records
☐ Physical headquarters address confirmed (not a virtual office)
Export readiness
☐ English documentation available (datasheet, integration manual, API docs)
☐ Dedicated international sales contact identified with company-domain email
☐ Prior export references to your target region exist and can be verified
☐ Export control classification confirmed for dual-use components
☐ Incoterms and preferred shipping arrangement clarified upfront
Certifications
☐ CE declaration of conformity obtained for EU projects
☐ UL listing or ETL/CSA confirmed for North American projects
☐ RoHS compliance declaration obtained for EU electronics
☐ ISO 9001 or equivalent quality certificate obtained and expiry date verified
☐ FCC Part 15 confirmation obtained for wireless or RF components
☐ Certificates verified as applying to the specific product model being sourced (not a different variant)
Technical fit
☐ Product line verified as covering the required application (warehouse, welding, inspection, etc.)
☐ Payload, reach, IP rating, and safety rating confirmed against project requirements
☐ Integration interface confirmed (ROS, OPC-UA, proprietary SDK, standard fieldbuses)
☐ Sample unit or demo unit availability confirmed before large order
☐ Spare parts and after-sales service coverage for your region confirmed
Commercial terms
☐ Payment terms and letter of credit requirements clarified
☐ Lead time for production and delivery confirmed in writing
☐ Minimum order quantity and pricing structure confirmed
☐ Warranty coverage and claim procedure for overseas buyers confirmed
☐ Contract language and governing law confirmed (avoid ambiguity on enforcement)
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