Commissioning guide
Design the table before you commission the research.
Start with the decision the file needs to support. A buyer comparing suppliers and an analyst tracking changes may read the same product page and need entirely different rows.
Define one record
Suppose you need to compare suppliers selling the same sensor. If each row represents a model, two supplier offers may appear to be duplicates. Define one row as one supplier’s offer for one model in one market instead. This preserves the differences the buyer needs.
| Column | What to specify in the brief |
|---|---|
| Model identifier | Use the manufacturer’s model number, including suffixes. |
| Pack size | Record how many units the published price covers. |
| Listed price and currency | Keep the amount and currency in separate columns. Say whether to include promotions. |
| Market and source URL | Use the regional page relevant to the purchase. Keep the link with the offer. |
Set the evidence rules
Tell us which sources take precedence. A manufacturer can establish a model’s specification, while a regional distributor can establish its own listed price. If the two pages disagree on a specification, give a priority rule or ask for the conflict to be flagged for review.
Define what counts as missing. An unpublished price, an unavailable product and a stated price of zero have different meanings. If a value is essential to your decision, identify it in the brief so a gap can be reviewed.
Estimate the size and price
The quote uses your requested rows, template columns and number of supplied source pages. The lowest band requires at least one source URL. Use the first band that fits every limit.
| Total | Maximum scope | Estimated window |
|---|---|---|
| $49 | 50 records, 8 columns, 1–3 supplied URLs | 2–3 business days |
| $149 | 200 records, 16 columns, up to 10 URLs | 3–5 business days |
| $349 | 500 records, 32 columns, up to 20 URLs | 5–8 business days |
Source research is available when you leave the URL list blank. Delivery estimates start at payment confirmation. The request form shows current checkout availability.
Know what you will receive
You choose CSV or Excel. The deliverable follows your requested columns and includes a source link for each record. Use the private order link to check progress. Orders with unresolved coverage or additional selection criteria enter review before release.