Turn a list of up to 15 comparable options into an ordered, explainable decision. Filtro15 shows you pairs of alternatives and asks you to choose one in each comparison. The resulting ranking reflects your preferences under one defined criterion. It supports judgment; it does not replace the interactive Quest tool at the destination below.
When to use it
Use it when you need to prioritize options of the same kind: suppliers, locations, applicants, sales channels, products, or initiatives. It works best when you can compare two options at a time and state what matters most.
Do not use it for urgent decisions with missing information, for mixed categories that are not genuinely comparable, or as the sole basis for decisions with significant financial, human, or operational impact. Changing the criterion can change the result.
Preparation worksheet
Complete this before opening the resource:
- Decision: what do you need to rank?
- Options: list up to 15 short, distinct names.
- Primary criterion: for example, margin, speed, implementation effort, or customer fit.
- Exclusions: note conditions that disqualify an option.
- Missing information: record what must be checked later.
- Deadline and owner: define when the ranking will be reviewed and who decides.
Avoid unnecessary personal information. Use project names or internal labels when they are enough.
How to use Filtro15
- Open Interactive Filtro15.
- Enter the prepared options. Check for duplicates and mixed categories.
- Set one criterion and confirm that every comparison uses it.
- For each pair, select the option you prefer under that criterion. If a comparison cannot be answered, flag it and verify the facts instead of guessing.
- Continue until the tool produces a ranking.
- Read the output as a preference signal. Inspect the top positions and any narrow gaps.
- Cross-check the ranking against budget, capacity, risks, constraints, and current data.
- Record a reviewable decision with its date, criterion, and a short rationale.
Worked small-business example
A neighborhood café needs to choose a milk supplier from six options. The owner defines the criterion as “reliable weekly delivery” because stockouts disrupt service. She enters the six suppliers and compares each pair using recent orders, delivery windows, and observed consistency. Filtro15 ranks North Dairy first and Clear Meadow second. She then verifies pricing, return terms, and capacity for a demand increase. She selects North Dairy for the following month, keeps Clear Meadow as backup, and records: “Most consistent delivery, checked May 12.” When she reruns the exercise using “cost per liter,” the order changes. That difference shows that the ranking depends on the question, not that one option is universally best.
Share-card template
Copy and complete:
## Filtro15 decision
- Winner: [option]
- Runner-up: [option]
- Criterion: [criterion]
- Short rationale: [evidence summary, no personal data]
- Decision date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
- Next review: [date or condition]
Quality and safety checks
- Confirm that every option is comparable.
- Use one clear, observable criterion.
- Revisit uncertain comparisons after checking the facts.
- Check whether the list is biased by availability or familiarity.
- Validate price, capacity, dependencies, and constraints before acting.
- Keep names, contacts, contracts, and confidential details out of the share card.
- Keep the date so you know when the ranking may no longer fit reality.
- If the result is very close, treat it as a practical tie and run a small test.
Next step
If this decision is part of a recurring process, involves a team, handles substantial volume, contains sensitive data, or is held back by a meaningful bottleneck, consider a business audit for the broader workflow. Otherwise, keep using Filtro15 for the next comparable list.