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An AI sales agent's street sweeper order, checked before it goes out

An AI sales agent prepares an order for a Broom Bear mechanical street sweeper with a variant, chassis, side brooms and enhancements, and states the sweep path and hopper volume. Before it goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of the published spec-sheet rules and returns a verdict, every reason and the figures it computed.

Scope: Elgin Broom Bear 4-wheel mechanical sweepers (Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric): chassis, side brooms, listed enhancements, sweep path and hopper volume. See everything this validator covers

This validator models orders for the Elgin Broom Bear mechanical sweeper, not just the scenarios shown below.

  • Variants and chassis — the Diesel Broom Bear on a Freightliner M2, Autocar Xpert, International MV607 or Peterbilt 537 chassis; the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear on a Freightliner M2; and the Electric Broom Bear on the Battle Motors LNT.
  • Brooms and enhancements — a main broom alone or with one or two side brooms, and the enhancements each spec sheet lists: chevron conveyor belt, LED strobe, arrow stick, automatic lubrication, lighting bundles or packages, and the items listed for only some variants (outside-cab side broom down pressure, broom camera system, front spray bar, fire extinguisher, hydrant wrench, in-cab side broom speed control, in-cab side broom tilt and extended reach, LifeLiner hopper lining). Custom paint colors are listed for every variant.
  • Stated figures — the sweep path an order states (60, 90 or 120 inches for a main broom alone, with one side broom or with two) and the hopper volumetric capacity (4.5 cubic yards) are compared with the spec-sheet values.

Any order for these Broom Bear sweepers that touches these rules is in scope — not only the scenarios pictured here. Not covered: prices (the public spec sheets contain no price list, so this validator produces no price build-up or line-item quote), other Elgin and Federal Signal sweepers and vacuum excavators, compressed natural gas chassis, chassis-specific engine and option details (the sheets refer these to the dealer), custom paint approval, and delivery, financing and service.

The AI sales agentBuilds the sweeper order from the conversation and says it is ready.
Predictika validatorChecks every rule at once and returns the verdict, each finding, and the computed figures.

7 scenarios in 3 groups · each group runs from the agent’s first attempt to the outcome · click one to switch

What the agent proposes

The AI sales agent says

Illustrative agent statement. The validator receives the structured request below.

Proposing agent: AI sales agent (scripted)

Before sending, the agent must call Recorded run

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Where rules-based CPQ gets it wrong
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Our assessment of what a typical rules-based CPQ (product rules, price rules and validation rules, as in Salesforce CPQ) does with the same cases. It is a judgment about effort and reliability, not a claim that nothing can be built.

    
What the validator caughtTypical rules-based CPQPredictika
Chassis that only some variants accept: four for the Diesel, one for the Hybrid, one for the ElectricOnly with care
A product rule per variant and chassis. It works, but each variant needs its own list kept in step with the spec sheets.		The variant and chassis are in one request and every restriction is checked together.
Enhancements listed for only some variants, such as the fire extinguisher, camera, spray bar, in-cab tilt and hopper liningOnly with workarounds
Eight enhancement rules, each depending on the variant, so each is a cross-field rule that has to be written and maintained.		Every enhancement is checked against the variant on every call, whatever order the choices arrive in.
Sweep path that follows from the number of side broomsOnly with care
A computed field is easy; comparing the figure the quote states with it is a separate validation rule someone must add.		The stated sweep path and hopper volume travel with the order and are compared with the computed values.
Every problem returned in one answerOnly with workarounds
Rules tend to fire as the order is saved or a step is completed, so a rep often fixes one error and meets the next.		All findings come back together, whatever order the choices arrived in.

  

  

    
What this validator catches: findings from its test cases
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Every rule is checked on every call, in any order the choices arrive; one problem never hides another. Blocking findings stop the quote; approval findings need a person to sign off; everything else is computed.

    
1The chassis on the quote is not listed for this variant; the spec sheets list Freightliner M2, Autocar Xpert, International MV607 or Peterbilt 537 for the Diesel Broom Bear, Freightliner M2 for the Plug-in Hybrid and Battle Motors LNT for the Electric.
2The quote has 3 side brooms; the spec sheets list a main broom alone, with one side broom or with two side brooms.
3The quote states a sweep path of 90 inches, but the spec sheets list 120 inches for this number of side brooms (60 with the main broom alone, 90 with one side broom, 120 with two).
4The quote states a sweep path of 60 inches, but the spec sheets list 90 inches for this number of side brooms (60 with the main broom alone, 90 with one side broom, 120 with two).
5The quote states a hopper volumetric capacity of 6.0 cubic yards, but the spec sheets list 4.5 cubic yards.
6The quote states a hopper volumetric capacity of 3.3 cubic yards, but the spec sheets list 4.5 cubic yards.
7The in-cab side broom tilt and extended reach is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear only.
8The LifeLiner hopper lining is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear only.
9The fire extinguisher is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel and Electric Broom Bear.
10The hydrant wrench is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel and Electric Broom Bear.
11The in-cab side broom speed control is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel Broom Bear only.
12The outside-cab side broom down pressure control is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel and Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear.

  

  

    
Scenarios and results
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The recorded result of the validator for each scenario on this page: the request the AI agent sent, the verdict, and every finding, in the order they appear above.

    
1. Plug-in Hybrid order: Hybrid sweeper on an International chassis with a fire extinguisher

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear sweeper on a International MV607 chassis with a main broom and 2 side brooms, with a chevron conveyor belt, an LED strobe, a fire extinguisher, lighting and LifeLiner hopper lining. The quote states a sweep path of 90 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 4.5 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Chassis not offered for this variant. The chassis on the quote is not listed for this variant; the spec sheets list Freightliner M2, Autocar Xpert, International MV607 or Peterbilt 537 for the Diesel Broom Bear, Freightliner M2 for the Plug-in Hybrid and Battle Motors LNT for the Electric.
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  • Fire extinguisher not listed for this variant. The fire extinguisher is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel and Electric Broom Bear.
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  • Stated sweep path differs from the listed value. The quote states a sweep path of 90 inches, but the spec sheets list 120 inches for this number of side brooms (60 with the main broom alone, 90 with one side broom, 120 with two).
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2. Plug-in Hybrid order: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear sweeper on a Freightliner M2 chassis with a main broom and 2 side brooms, with a chevron conveyor belt, an LED strobe, lighting and LifeLiner hopper lining. The quote states a sweep path of 120 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 4.5 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear (Diesel), commercial class 7 chassis; sweep path 120 inches; hopper 4.5 cubic yards volumetric (3.3 cubic yards of material); 360 gallon water tank.
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3. Electric order: Electric sweeper on a Peterbilt chassis with a camera and front spray bar

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Electric Broom Bear sweeper on a Peterbilt 537 chassis with a main broom and 1 side broom, with a chevron conveyor belt, an LED strobe, the broom camera system, a front spray bar, a hydrant wrench and lighting. The quote states a sweep path of 90 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 4.5 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Chassis not offered for this variant. The chassis on the quote is not listed for this variant; the spec sheets list Freightliner M2, Autocar Xpert, International MV607 or Peterbilt 537 for the Diesel Broom Bear, Freightliner M2 for the Plug-in Hybrid and Battle Motors LNT for the Electric.
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  • Broom camera system not listed for this variant. The broom camera system is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel and Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear.
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  • Front spray bar not listed for this variant. The front spray bar is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Diesel and Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear.
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4. Electric order: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Electric Broom Bear sweeper on a Battle Motors LNT chassis with a main broom and 1 side broom, with a chevron conveyor belt, an LED strobe, a hydrant wrench and lighting. The quote states a sweep path of 90 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 4.5 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. Electric Broom Bear, commercial class 8 chassis; sweep path 90 inches; hopper 4.5 cubic yards volumetric (3.3 cubic yards of material); 360 gallon water tank.
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5. Large diesel order: Diesel order with three side brooms and in-cab tilt

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Diesel Broom Bear sweeper on a Autocar Xpert chassis with a main broom and 3 side brooms, with a chevron conveyor belt, outside-cab side broom down pressure control, an LED strobe, an automatic lubrication system, lighting and in-cab side broom tilt and extended reach. The quote states a sweep path of 150 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Side broom count not offered. The quote has 3 side brooms; the spec sheets list a main broom alone, with one side broom or with two side brooms.
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  • In-cab side broom tilt and reach not listed for this variant. The in-cab side broom tilt and extended reach is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear only.
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  • Stated hopper volume differs from the listed value. The quote states a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards, but the spec sheets list 4.5 cubic yards.
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6. Large diesel order: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Diesel Broom Bear sweeper on a Autocar Xpert chassis with a main broom and 2 side brooms, with a chevron conveyor belt, outside-cab side broom down pressure control, an LED strobe, an automatic lubrication system, lighting and LifeLiner hopper lining. The quote states a sweep path of 120 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • LifeLiner hopper lining not listed for this variant. The LifeLiner hopper lining is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear only.
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  • Stated hopper volume differs from the listed value. The quote states a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards, but the spec sheets list 4.5 cubic yards.
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7. Large diesel order: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote a Diesel Broom Bear sweeper on a Autocar Xpert chassis with a main broom and 2 side brooms, with a chevron conveyor belt, outside-cab side broom down pressure control, an LED strobe, an automatic lubrication system and lighting. The quote states a sweep path of 120 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 4.5 cubic yards. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. Diesel Broom Bear, commercial class 7 chassis; sweep path 120 inches; hopper 4.5 cubic yards volumetric (3.3 cubic yards of material); 360 gallon water tank.
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Narration transcript
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The text of the narrated walkthrough, step by step.

    
    
      
  1. Welcome to a demo of Predictika's Validator. An AI sales agent prepares an order for a Broom Bear mechanical street sweeper with a variant, chassis, side brooms and enhancements, and states the sweep path and hopper volume. Before it goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of the published spec-sheet rules and returns a verdict, every reason and the figures it computed.
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  2. I will start with the first request by the agent.
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  3. The agent says. Please quote a Diesel Broom Bear sweeper on a Autocar Xpert chassis. The quote states a sweep path of 150 inches and a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards. The rest of the request is on screen.
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  4. Before it goes out, the agent calls the validator.
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  5. Blocked, with three findings, all in one answer. The quote has 3 side brooms; the spec sheets list a main broom alone, with one side broom or with two side brooms. The in-cab side broom tilt and extended reach is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear only. The quote states a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards, but the spec sheets list 4.5 cubic yards.
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  6. The validator returned three blocking findings in one answer. A check that reads one field at a time would pass most of this; it shows only when the choices in the quote are checked against each other.
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  7. What this shows: for enhancements listed for only some variants, such as the fire extinguisher, camera, spray bar, in-cab tilt and hopper lining, a rules-based CPQ can do this only with workarounds.
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  8. Now the agent resubmits.
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  9. The corrected request. It changes the side brooms to 2, the in-cab side broom tilt and reach to no, the LifeLiner hopper lining to yes and the stated sweep path to 120 inches.
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  10. It calls the validator again.
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  11. Still blocked, with two findings, all in one answer. The LifeLiner hopper lining is not among the enhancements the spec sheet lists for this variant; it is listed for the Plug-in Hybrid Broom Bear only. The quote states a hopper volumetric capacity of 5.0 cubic yards, but the spec sheets list 4.5 cubic yards.
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  12. Two findings cleared. Still blocking: stated hopper volume differs from the listed value. Newly found: LifeLiner hopper lining not listed for this variant.
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  13. The agent resubmits once more.
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  14. The revised request. It changes the LifeLiner hopper lining to no and the stated hopper volume to 4.5 cubic yards.
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  15. It calls the validator once more.
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  16. This time the validator clears it.
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  17. Both earlier findings are cleared, and the validator's figure matches the quote.
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  18. Three problems caught in one call, fixed in two passes, and a clean quote. That is the value of Predictika's validator: catching mistakes before they reach the customer. Now you can try the other scenarios yourself.
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