Section 261.111.9. Application selection criteria.

In reviewing applications for technical assistance, the committee shall consider the following criteria:

        1.            Experience in implementing successful supply chain development programs with Iowa manufacturing companies.

        2.            Experience in implementing successful performance improvement programs with Iowa manufacturing companies.

        3.            Formal linkages to resources available from national organizations providing supply chain development programs.

        4.            Number of Iowa original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers involved in the application.

        5.            Established, existing data and experience in preparing organized information (e.g., database, product flow, analysis, GIS tools, charts) regarding Iowa manufacturers’ supply chain development programs.

        6.            Ability to create and analyze targeted industry cluster and subcluster data to generate strategic recommendations for economic development.

        7.            The degree to which the supply chain development program could be sustained and replicated.

        8.            Potential impact on the manufacturing output of Iowa OEMs and suppliers.

        9.            Budget, financial matching, and total leverage.

        10.           Return on state investment.

[ARC 8211B, IAB 10/7/09, effective 11/11/09]