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Sampling process automation

Conducting continuous research programmes? You’ll know that automating the processing and distribution of sample for interview is the only way to achieve significant time and cost savings. That’s where MARSC steps in to provide all the custom built solutions you need.

Producing a sample file to be issued to an interviewing agency can require several stages. For example, the data may need cleaning and the output may require formatting to suit each relevant recipient – all within short time periods.

MARSC is built on our experience at building automated sampling systems. As a result MARSC is uniquely able to deliver a speedy turnaround, accurately and efficiently, with all the features you need.

Look how MARSC:

• Collects source data directly from customer databases
• Collects source data from flat files, where access to source systems is not possible due to security issues
• Combines data from different sources into a single sample file
• Filters sample files according to standard or project specific criteria
• Submits jobs to the MARSC processing engine, which can be timed not to conflict with other sample requirements
• Manages quotas in order to maximise the number of customers or panellists available for other surveys if applicable
• Manages quotas over time to ensure that targets are met on a weekly or monthly basis
• Issues sample files directly to the interviewing agency by email or FTP and in differing formats if required
• Provides detailed reporting on sample lost at all stages of processing
• Offers the potential to turn sample around in less than 24 hours from customer interaction to delivery to agency

You see, MARSC is designed with an automated sampling system that offers a user-friendly front end. That means your staff are able to make changes themselves.

If you find you are making process changes on a regular basis, perhaps you could benefit from our dedicated consultancy team who are here to support your sample processing.

Dedicated Consultancy

Interested in selecting sample for interview? MARSC offers a sample management system as an installed solution with a user friendly interface.

Or when you require complex data processing alongside your sampling, we can seamlessly integrate MARSC’s bespoke automated sampling with your systems.

Experience shows us that some research programs are so complex that process changes are necessary on a regular basis. If you do not have the relevant expertise available internally, we can provide varying levels of support, up to a full on-site team if necessary.

MARSC is only available from us. So you gain full access to MARSC’s highly skilled team of consultants who offer expertise across a wide range of technical environments, including process, project management, and data processing.

Your dedicated support package can be tailored according to the exact skills you need. And because we know that your requirements can change over time, we can be as flexible as you require. You have the full reassurance of knowing that your dedicated MARSC consultant is able to draw upon the full support of the MARSC development team.

To find out more about the options available please call: 01306 621062.