# Check supply readiness for a new product launch

A launch readiness plan that confirms parts, suppliers, capacity, inventory build, and logistics are ready before the launch date.

- Topic: Projects & Operations
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Product, Sales, Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/check-supply-readiness-for-a-new-product-launch

## Prompt

```text
Help me plan and check supply chain readiness for a new product launch.

**Product and launch date:** [PRODUCT, LAUNCH DATE, MARKETS AND CHANNELS]
**Bill of materials:** [COMPONENTS, SUPPLIERS, LEAD TIMES, QUALIFICATION STATUS - new or existing parts]
**Launch volume forecast:** [INITIAL STOCKING, FIRST 3 MONTHS, CONFIDENCE LEVEL]
**Production:** [IN-HOUSE OR CONTRACT MANUFACTURER, CAPACITY, PILOT RUN DATES]
**Distribution:** [WAREHOUSES, CHANNEL PARTNERS, RETAILER SETUP REQUIREMENTS, SHIPPING MODE]
**Item setup:** [ITEM MASTER, BARCODES, PACKAGING, LABELING, COMPLIANCE MARKINGS]
**Known risks:** [LONG-LEAD PARTS, NEW SUPPLIERS, UNCERTAIN DEMAND]

Steps:
1. Work backwards from launch date to find the latest date each long-lead component must be ordered; flag any already late.
2. Check qualification, first article, and certification status for new parts and the product.
3. Size the launch inventory build, with an upside and downside demand scenario, and the commitment exposure if demand is weak.
4. Confirm distribution steps: inbound to warehouse, retailer or marketplace onboarding, channel fill timing.
5. Confirm systems and data: item setup, pricing, barcodes, packaging specs.
6. Define go/no-go criteria for launch.

Use only my dates and lead times; flag anything I haven't confirmed as [CONFIRM].

Return:
1. A readiness tracker: Workstream | Item | Owner | Due date | Status (red/amber/green) | Risk.
2. The critical path and the 5 items most likely to delay launch.
3. Inventory build plan with exposure in each scenario.
4. A one-paragraph readiness summary for the launch team.
```

## What to fill in

- PRODUCT, LAUNCH DATE, MARKETS AND CHANNELS
- INITIAL STOCKING, FIRST 3 MONTHS, CONFIDENCE LEVEL
- IN-HOUSE OR CONTRACT MANUFACTURER, CAPACITY, PILOT RUN DATES
- LONG-LEAD PARTS, NEW SUPPLIERS, UNCERTAIN DEMAND
- CONFIRM

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