| Evaluation parameter Comments | |
| - product development process and project support | Evaluation concerning the structure of product development including resources for research, product engineering, verification (testing) and validation. The resources for project organisation incl. availability. |
| - engineering experience | The supplier´s documented experience within the branch, in the automotive industry, towards various customers etc. |
| - product engineering technology | The application of modern technology, computer support and developed communication lines. |
| - prototypes | The ability to furnish with prototypes according to desired time schedule and with trustworthy relation to mass production standard. |
| - research & development | Evaluation of the resources for R & D in relation to total turnover |
| - design changes | The application of controlled procedures including all necessary activities connected to design changes. |