A search definition
The material, target geography, required role and agreed commercial question. Coverage limits and exclusions are explicit.
Find a potential fit. Qualify the unknowns.
Define the material, geography and buyer or supplier capability. Build a sourced shortlist and a disciplined qualification path.
Brief a searchSources and commercial relevance travel together.
A sourced shortlist
Unique organisations, source-stated inputs and outputs, observed dates, lawful contact paths and evidence gaps.
A qualification path
Questions to confirm grade acceptance, capacity, purchasing route and terms. Direct verification is reported only when actually completed.
Narrow the question before widening the search.
Input / output brief
Start with the material.
What is the form, composition, contamination and legal status?
Lot analysis and classification UNKNOWN until supplied.
Illustrative research sequence. The graphic does not show material yield, market volume or a shipment.
Agree the scope before the fee.
Share your material and commercial decision. The proposed scope will name the geography, research depth, deliverable format, exclusions and acceptance criteria.
The fee and delivery timing are quoted after the scope is agreed. A search or introduction never guarantees acceptance, supply or a transaction.
What the service covers
Information, market intelligence and introductions.
Trading, freight, shipment arrangements, contracts and regulatory determinations require separate responsible parties.
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