Combine public records, expert interviews, and validation calls into a decision-ready supplier shortlist.
Illustrative workflow. This is not a completed customer engagement or a report of results.
Search results mix resellers, inactive firms, and unverified claims, making comparison across capability and geography difficult.
The example starts with a $32,000 research ceiling and a four-week mapping. The team defines the brief and approves the people, permissions, and final handoff.
“Map suppliers for one defined capability in two regions. Distinguish manufacturers from resellers, verify current operation and certifications, and deliver a shortlist with open questions; no purchase commitment.”Illustrative prompt and scope
Discover candidate suppliers and relevant databases, then compare coverage, capabilities, certifications, and current availability.
Request clarification from shortlisted suppliers and independent experts, resolve duplicates, and document open questions.
Deliver a sourced market map and shortlist with verification status and follow-up questions.
If records conflict or a supplier does not respond, retain both sources and mark status unresolved; do not infer current capacity from past contracts.
Count screened, excluded, contacted, and verified suppliers separately. Coverage is limited to the defined capability and regions.
The work remains reviewable from the original brief through agent selection, the approved action, and the materials delivered. Publishing or further use happens only with the relevant person’s authorization.
