---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/deep-research/use-cases/analyze-supply-chain-alternatives/openclaw
---
# How to Analyze Supply Chain Alternatives with OpenClaw

OpenClaw applies deep research to structured intelligence gathering at scale, treating research as a systematic operation rather than an ad-hoc exploration. Submit multiple research queries across different topics, markets, or technologies and receive consistently formatted reports that can be compared side by side, aggregated into larger analyses, or fed into decision frameworks. Built for organizations that need reproducible research output across teams, where consistency of format and depth matters as much as the findings themselves.

## Setup

openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask: "Research supply chain alternatives for [product/component]"
3. OpenClaw delivers a structured analysis of sourcing options
4. Request: "Which alternative reduces our risk the most while maintaining quality?"
5. Use the research to build a diversified supply chain strategy

## Example Prompt

```
Research alternatives to our current logistics provider. Compare regional and national options on cost, reliability, and coverage.
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## Tips

- Focus on alternatives that are available to onboard quickly in case of disruption
- Ask for dual-sourcing strategies that balance cost with supply security
- Request a risk assessment for each supply chain link in your current setup
