Market context
Compare seasonality, buying context, competing prices and positioning.
Product research & sourcing support
Before committing stock, ask better questions.
Assess demand context, competing offers, supplier questions and unit economics before building a shortlist.
Discuss this workflow
An attractive product is not yet a validated opportunity. Research should expose assumptions, evidence gaps and the next decision—not promise a winning product.
02 / WHAT THE WORK COVERSSpecific responsibilities.
Specific responsibilities.
A connected result.
Scope is agreed around your current systems, access and business requirements.
Economics
Review purchase cost, freight, channel fees and other known costs using explicit assumptions.
Supplier validation
Prepare questions about samples, minimum quantities, lead times and documentation.
03 / A PRACTICAL HANDOVERKnow what you are
Know what you are
working toward.
The final deliverables and acceptance criteria are agreed in the project scope. A typical starting set includes:
- Research brief and shortlist
- Cost model with assumptions
- Supplier validation checklist
AN ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW
- 01Question↓
- 02Compare↓
- 03Model↓
- 04Validate↓
Clear records. Named owners. Exceptions visible.
04 / BEFORE WE BEGIN
A few useful answers.
Does research guarantee profitable products?
No. Research supports a decision. Demand, supplier quality, fees and costs still need validation before a purchase.
What is the first step?
Discuss the current workflow, systems and constraints. We agree boundaries, responsibilities and acceptance criteria before proposing the implementation.
START WITH THE WORK
What needs to work better?
Tell us about the people, records and handoffs behind your next project.
Discuss your project