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Eight stages. One accountable record.

The landing page tells the story in three chapters; this is the full spine. Watch it run below, then read what the product records at every stage — and who still decides.

sourceagent.app/account/projectsSynthetic sample
New request — Unit kitchen, Type B
MaterialQuartz countertop
Quantity200 units · 62 sf each
FinishHoned · 20mm · eased edge
Structuring specs, flagging gaps Spec structured
One structured request replaces the email thread — every field comparable, every gap named.

Scene 1 of 4: Request.

The full spine

Stage by stage: recorded, then decided

Every progress meter in the product counts these eight stages. The pattern never changes: the product prepares the record, a named human makes the call.

  1. Structured request

    Product record
    Your line items become named fields with quantities; missing dimensions and ratings are flagged as gaps.
    Who decides
    You confirm the spec — the model suggests, it never finalises.

  2. Match behind the veil

    Product record
    Suppliers screened against the current checklist are shortlisted with identities veiled; checklist status is recorded, not guaranteed.
    Who decides
    You choose whom to invite; checklist status is not a performance guarantee.

  3. Compliance preparation

    Product record
    Product basis, candidate HS classification, cited risk flags, origin documents, and named gaps.
    Who decides
    A licensed customs broker or counsel makes the legal and customs determination.

  4. Introductions & offers

    Product record
    Comparable offers answering the same structured spec, published after the review handoff.
    Who decides
    You accept, decline, or negotiate — the reveal is your call.

  5. Deal & milestones

    Product record
    An agreed timeline of workflow milestones bound to your construction schedule.
    Who decides
    Both sides agree the plan; changes are recorded, not overwritten.

  6. Quality evidence

    Product record
    Sample approvals, inspection findings, and corrective actions bound to the exact item version.
    Who decides
    You or your delegated reviewer approve, reject, or waive an exact version.

  7. Freight & documents

    Product record
    Booking references and shipping documents collected for your review, with pass-throughs at cost.
    Who decides
    You and your providers control carriage and funds — SourceAgent has no custody.

  8. Delivery & closeout

    Product record
    Delivery confirmation with the evidence trail each decision was made on, kept auditable.
    Who decides
    You close the order; the record stays yours to review.

Compliance information is for preparation only. Confirm HS classification, AD/CVD applicability, and origin status with a licensed customs broker or customs attorney before importing. See the full disclaimer.

Walk it with your own plan.

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