OEM/ODM / Configuration checklist
Prepare a configuration worth reviewing.
Start with a reference e-bike. Separate branding, component changes and engineering work so the team can assess the right specification.
01 / Review together
Branding and presentation
Identify the artwork and finish that need approval against the chosen model.
- Logo placement, vector artwork, colour references and graphics.
- Carton artwork, manuals, labels and the receiving team’s assembly needs.
- Any display start screen or digital branding request, subject to system availability.
02 / Review together
Component choices
Record the requirement for each system. Examples are discussion directions, not a package available on every model.
- Drive: hub or mid-drive direction; matching controller, battery, BMS and charger.
- Rider controls: cadence or torque sensing, display and any connectivity request.
- Mechanical equipment: drivetrain, brakes and suspension requirements.
- Nominated suppliers: provide technical documentation and representative samples for integration review.
03 / Review together
Whole-vehicle requirements
A parts list alone does not define a complete vehicle.
- Wheel and tyre dimensions; step-over, step-through or folding format.
- Racks, mudguards, baskets and required mounting points.
- Destination-market settings, labels and equipment requirements.
- Frame geometry, dedicated tooling or electrical integration needs must be identified as engineering work.
04 / Review together
Delivery and production implications
Explain how the product will be received and supported. Factory information is maintained separately from configuration choices.
- Packaging and assembly level at arrival.
- Required sample, inspection and delivery milestones.
- Any parts or service-information needs for your receiving operation.
05 / Review together
Make the change request specific
A useful brief distinguishes fixed requirements from options the team can help evaluate.
- Reference model, destination market and intended use.
- Required changes, expected quantity and target schedule if known.
- The sample or written specification against which changes will be approved.
06 / Review together
Before approving a substitution
Review a proposed component change before treating it as equivalent.
- Identify the changed part and the configuration revision.
- Confirm compatibility and the implications for testing, documents and timing.
- Record the decision in the agreed specification.
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