Review - operations carried out in order to determine whether the subject of review is suitable, adequate and effective for reaching the set targets.
Explanation - the company has set themselves their targets for research, development, design .... and before they start their implementation, they will first "review" that they have the needed equipment, skilled staff, financial resources ... to really be able to meet the set target. They will also check that the set target is suitable and adequate for its presumed purpose.