Phase 01
See before we move
Product and sample review · Factory capability · MOQ · Cost structure · Lead time · Certification baseline · U.S. comparable set · Price band and channel fit
Decision: Build, revise, defer, or decline. A no, a defer, or a revision is an acceptable outcome when the evidence does not support moving forward — and the reasoning determines whether both parties commit to the next stage.
Gate 01 — Decision Build / Revise / Defer / Decline