The Procurement Agent: The Trend Hunter
Buy on Data, Not Hype.
By the time a trend hits your sales report, it's often too late.
The Procurement Agent scrapes the web for early signals and uses time-series analysis to predict exactly how much stock you need.
The "Viral" Trap
A competitor runs a massive promo. A product goes viral on social media. Your inventory spikes 400% in a weekend.
Your buyer reacts on Monday: "We're sold out! Order 10,000 units!"
It's a trap.
By the time the container arrives in 6 weeks, the trend has died. You are left with 10,000 units of dead stock. You bought the "Peak," and now you own the "Crash."
The Demand Sensor
It sees the wave coming, and it sees the crash before you do.
How It Wins: Metasearch & Math
The Agent looks outside your four walls to understand reality.
1. The Scraper (Metasearch)
It monitors external signals. It scrapes competitor websites to see if they are out of stock. It watches keyword search volume. It knows demand is spiking before your first sale comes in.
2. The Time Series Analysis
It doesn't assume linear growth. It applies **forecasting models** (like ARIMA or Prophet) to the trend line. It distinguishes between a "Sustainable Shift" and a "Flash in the Pan."
3. The Precision Buy
When the spike hits, it auto-generates a PO for **Air Freight** (fastest speed) to capture the sales. When the model predicts the "Trend Decay," it immediately blocks further orders, ensuring you land with zero excess inventory.
Stuck with bad inventory anyway? Use the Returns Agent to manage the fallout.