Procurement

A useful RFQ describes the duty and required supply scope rather than only a valve name and pipe size. Complete information reduces clarification cycles.

A factory acceptance test should verify the agreed requirements of the supplied assembly. The most useful plan identifies what is tested, under which.

The lowest purchase price is not always the lowest total cost. Energy loss, accessories, maintenance, spares and downtime can outweigh a small difference.

A replacement should match the required function and interfaces, not merely the nameplate size. A technically sound alternative is supported by a.

A certificate must be checked for the named organization, manufacturing location, product scope, applicable standard and validity. A logo on a brochure is.