Production of the Product

1. Are manufacturing physical facility resources available that can accommodate this product?

(1) Resources are not expected to be available.

(5) Resources are expected to be available within 3 months of when needed. Estimates are believed to be manageable.

(10) Resources have been identified and commitments have been made to secure the resources.

2. To what extent will new structures have to be constructed to accommodate production of this product?

(1) All new structures will have to be constructed. No plans have been made and the outlook is not promising.

(5) Enhancement to existing structures will be required. Plans appear to be manageable.

(10) No new structures will be required.

3. What is the number of personnel required to begin production, what is their availability and what is the training requirement?

(1) The required number of personnel is over 10, the available is scarce and several weeks of training will be required.

(5) The required number of personnel is between 0 and 10, workers are available and training is manageable.

(10) Few if any new personnel are required, training is manageable.

4. What amount of machinery is required and how readily available is the machinery?

(1) The required machinery is between $500k and $1 million, it will be required at the start of production and it must be special ordered with long lead times.

(5) The required machinery is between $250k and $500k and can be phased in over the start up of production. It is readily available new and may be available used.

(10) The required machinery is less than $250k, can be phased in over start up and is readily available.

5. What is the total investment required for production including facilities, machinery and inventory?

(1) The total investment is over $1 million and subject to increase.

(5) The total investment is between $500k and $1 million and increases are manageable.

(10) The total investment is less than $500k and costs are firm.