To achieve real-time inventory checks and adjust delivery schedules, the generative AI agent needs live access to the company ' s internal inventory data. Google Cloud databases provide the structured storage for this data, and Vertex AI offers the platform to build, deploy, and manage the AI agent, including connecting it to these live data sources. This approach allows the agent to make informed decisions based on current information. Building a custom API for every interaction might be less cost-effective in the long run for dynamic inventory data. Pre-built chatbots might not have the direct integration needed for real-time adjustments, and fine-tuning with sample data wouldn ' t provide the live data access required.