| 1 | Supplier Profile A | Material composition and formulation control | Declared wood-fiber and polymer types, additive list, technical data sheet, and batch formulation records | 15% | Give priority to suppliers that clearly disclose material composition and maintain consistent formulation controls between production batches. |
| 2 | Supplier Profile B | Mechanical performance | Independent test reports for flexural strength, impact resistance, dimensional stability, and fastener-holding performance | 14% | Compare test results under the same test methods. A result without the applicable standard, sample description, or test date is difficult to verify. |
| 3 | Supplier Profile C | Weathering and color stability | Accelerated weathering data, color-change measurements, ultraviolet-resistance information, and outdoor project references | 12% | For exposed decks, weathering evidence is more meaningful than showroom samples alone. Ask whether the tested profile and surface finish match the quoted product. |
| 4 | Supplier Profile D | Water resistance and slip performance | Water-absorption data, drainage design, slip-resistance test method, and installation guidance for wet conditions | 11% | Outdoor WPC decking should be evaluated together with substructure spacing, drainage, surface texture, and installation conditions. |
| 5 | Supplier Profile E | Quality-management system | Quality-control plan, incoming-material inspection records, in-process checks, final inspection reports, and nonconformity procedures | 11% | A documented quality system helps reduce variation in color, profile dimensions, surface finish, and mechanical properties across repeat orders. |
| 6 | Supplier Profile F | Production capacity and delivery reliability | Production-line information, realistic monthly capacity, lead-time records, packaging specifications, and shipment performance history | 10% | Assess capacity using the exact profile, color, co-extrusion structure, and order quantity required. General factory capacity figures may not reflect actual availability. |
| 7 | Supplier Profile G | Product range and customization capability | Available profile drawings, surface finishes, colors, accessories, private-label options, minimum order quantities, and tooling terms | 9% | Suppliers with compatible decking boards, clips, fascia, joists, and corner accessories can simplify procurement and reduce installation mismatches. |
| 8 | Supplier Profile H | Standards and compliance documentation | Applicable product-test reports, material declarations, safety documents, environmental claims, and destination-market compliance records | 8% | Verify that certificates apply to the exact product and manufacturing site. A company-level certificate does not automatically certify every decking profile. |
| 9 | Supplier Profile I | Warranty and after-sales support | Written warranty terms, exclusions, installation requirements, claim procedure, spare-part policy, and technical support contact | 6% | Review warranty coverage for fading, cracking, decay, structural failure, and installation-related exclusions before placing a commercial order. |
| 10 | Supplier Profile J | Total landed cost and commercial transparency | Product quotation, tooling charges, packaging costs, inland transport, export documents, shipping terms, payment terms, and replacement policy | 4% | Compare total landed cost rather than unit price alone. A lower quotation may exclude accessories, protective packaging, testing, tooling, or replacement costs. |