07Meridian story · ch 7 of 8
Make the human decision· Story
The operating system prepares the decision; leadership retains authority over the outcome.
OPP-2026-012 · Cobalt & Reed
Cobalt & Reed — PP marine-grade compound run
highPricing
Sell price · deal value
$412,800
Buyer
Cobalt & Reed
United Kingdom
Opened
Jul 27, 2026
Target Aug 9, 2026
Quotes
2
3 runs · 1 artifacts
Work chain — specialist handoffs behind this recommendation
Quote comparison · canonical gross margin (profit ÷ sell price)
| Quote | Supplier | Amount | Terms | Gross margin | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QTE-2026-029 | Hunan Polymer Works | $249,500 | EXW Changsha · 30/70 · 32-day lead | 32.9% | comparison |
| QTE-2026-030 | Lodestar Plastics | $268,000 | EXW Kaohsiung · 30/70 · 28-day lead | 28.1% | comparison |
Logistics options
| Route | Mode | Carrier | Cost | Transit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung → Felixstowe → Bristol | Sea | OceanBridge Lines | $8,800 | 38d | planned |
Technical runs · 3expand
RUN-20260812-1067 · Aug 12, 09:23 AM · 3.1s · 95% conf
Compliance Screener
VECTOR used Route Planning
RUN-20260812-1066 · Aug 12, 08:28 AM · 4.2s · 83% conf
Route & Carrier Library
ORIGIN used Supplier Shortlist
RUN-20260811-1049 · Aug 11, 05:42 AM · 6.1s · 87% conf
Supplier DirectoryComparison Model
Next in the Meridian story · Chapter 8 of 8
The decision propagates through the simulated enterprise — approve, request changes, or reject to see the response.
What happens next: Watch the enterprise respond — The selected decision changes work, communication, economics, opportunity state, and the executive briefing — the CRM records the outcome and the next follow-up.