Blog: How to simplify product comparison
Can the individually certified quality of each component guarantee the performance of a complete product? In this blog post a seemingly simple example is used to explain the difference between testing and certifying finished products versus relying on quality certifications for each part of a whole.
Consider purchasing a new electric bicycle and assume that the manufacturer is trusted to assemble it. Components are sourced from different external suppliers - gears come from one company, the battery from another and so on, and the process goes on until all required parts are in place.
Each component follows industry standards and the assembled whole is finally an actual bike. Sold at this stage, it is reasonable to believe that it works as expected, but separate components put together into a whole may perform differently than each part in its own existence.
Learn more about the importance of ensuring standards and certifications of components as well as finished products.