Add Q1 through Q15. Maximum: 45 points.
| Score | Base result | What it means | Recommended next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–14 | Do not automate this workflow yet | Fundamental scope, evidence or control work remains unresolved. | Improve routing or human coverage; appoint an owner; establish baseline demand and define one bounded task. |
| 15–29 | Prepare first | There is enough definition to investigate, but too many prerequisites remain incomplete. | Build an evidence-backed prerequisite plan. Resolve scope, legal/data questions and fallback before considering live traffic. |
| 30–38 | Ready for structured supplier testing | The proposal is developed enough for a controlled evaluation, but not yet eligible for a live pilot under this rubric. | Use synthetic or appropriately approved test data in a sandbox. Execute failure tests, verify measurement and close weak areas. |
| 39–45 | Conditionally ready for a controlled pilot | Readiness is broad, subject to the mandatory gates below. | If every gate passes and accountable reviewers approve, run one capped pilot. Otherwise hold live deployment and fix the blockers. |
The cut-offs are desk-defined decision rules, not observed industry averages or success probabilities. A score of 40/45 does not imply an 89% chance of success.