Production/operations/technical
Raw material cost and availability; supplier relationships
Inventory control systems; inventory turnover
Location of facilities and utilization of facilities
Economies of scale
Technical efficiency of facilities and utilization of capacity
Effective use to subcontracting
Degree of vertical integration; value added and profit margin
Efficiency and cost/benefit of equipment
Effective operation control procedures; design, scheduling, purchasing, quality control, and efficiency
Cost and technological competencies relative to industry and competitors
Research and development/technology/innovation
Patents, trademarks, and similar legal protection
Personnel
Management personnel
Employees skill and morale.