Onboarding is a versioned evidence process covering identity, ownership, facilities, capability, subcontracting, labor, safety, quality, traceability, trade, data access, incidents, contracts, and ongoing review—not a one-time score.
AI can organize a sourcing search, but a match is only research-ready when criteria, dated evidence, risk review, direct verification, ownership, and disqualifying facts remain visible.
A useful material assistant does not stop at a beautiful swatch. It builds a dated, source-backed specification packet with end use, construction, dimensions, finish, claims, tests, care basis, market, and expert review.
A factory conversation should establish identity, locations, registration, processes, capacity, subcontracting, worker conditions, safety, quality, traceability, product responsibility, commercial terms, and correction routes before an order.