Does the technology align with business goals?
Does it support Lean, sustainability, or growth plans?
Is the timing right based on market and internal readiness?
What specific issue does it solve?
Have simpler or lower-cost options been considered?
What’s the projected ROI?
Has it been validated internally?
What are the total costs (setup, training, support, downtime)?
Is purchase, lease, or partnership the best approach?
Will it improve speed, accuracy, or uptime?
Does it reduce or reassign labor?
Could it shift bottlenecks elsewhere?
Can it grow with the business?
Is it modular or upgradable?
Will it integrate with existing systems?
Is the vendor credible in manufacturing?
Are references or case studies available?
What support and warranty terms are offered?
Do we have staff ready to lead deployment?
Are we prepared for change management?
Is there a clear rollout and training plan?
Will it handle sensitive data?
Are safeguards in place for privacy and security?
Does it meet applicable standards?
Will it support safety or regulatory goals?
Have potential risks been assessed?
Are KPIs in place to track results?
Is there a plan to reassess performance?
Who is responsible for follow-up?
10. Post-Implementation Review
Are KPIs in place to track results?
Is there a plan to reassess performance?
Who is responsible for follow-up?
Technology Investment 10-Point Checklist
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May 2025