# Reconcile supplier catalogs with a review queue

**Use case:** 

Try a synthetic supplier-catalog reconciliation without uploading files. This tested configuration returns matched pairs, uncertain or competing pairs to review, and a merged catalogue with a report. The sample run produced 5 matched pairs and 2 review pairs at a 95 match threshold. It does not update a live store.

## Input

```json
{
  "mode": "link",
  "autoConfigure": true,
  "matchThreshold": 95,
  "reviewThreshold": 75,
  "cardinality": "one_to_one",
  "survivorship": "prefer_a",
  "dayFirst": false,
  "fillGaps": true,
  "mergedIncludeUnique": true,
  "outputColumns": "all",
  "maxRows": 1000,
  "maxBlockSize": 250,
  "datasetItems": 20000
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "item_type": {
    "label": "Type",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "status": {
    "label": "Status",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "score": {
    "label": "Score",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "a_row": {
    "label": "Row A",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "b_row": {
    "label": "Row B",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "cluster_id": {
    "label": "Cluster",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "explanation": {
    "label": "Explanation",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "field_scores": {
    "label": "Field scores",
    "format": "object"
  },
  "review_reason": {
    "label": "Review reason",
    "format": "text"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The Supplier Catalog Reconciliation & CSV/Excel Dedupe Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Reconcile supplier catalogs with a review queue". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/9GBqJREHMP2bbs6gw) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Reconcile supplier catalogs with a review queue" task

The Supplier Catalog Reconciliation & CSV/Excel Dedupe Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like mode, auto-configure fields from column names, and more, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Reconcile supplier catalogs with a review queue" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as type, status, score, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Reconcile supplier catalogs with a review queue" task via API](https://apify.com/jyinnovation/record-linker-dedupe-for-csv-excel-and-catalogs.md).

## FAQ

### Does this demo use my catalogue or change my store?

No. It uses invented built-in catalogues and writes results to your run. It does not update a store. Supply your own two tables for a real comparison, then check mappings and uncertain pairs before importing results.

### What does the demo cost, and how do I use real files?

The built-in demo has no record-event charge; Apify platform/start rules still apply. It has a $0.01 run cap and 60s timeout. Real files cost $1 per 1,000 input rows across both tables. Review pricing and increase limits before processing real files.

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [Supplier Catalog Reconciliation & CSV/Excel Dedupe](https://apify.com/jyinnovation/record-linker-dedupe-for-csv-excel-and-catalogs.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/jyinnovation/record-linker-dedupe-for-csv-excel-and-catalogs.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/jyinnovation/record-linker-dedupe-for-csv-excel-and-catalogs.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).