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You are an expert in market analysis, strategic planning, and competitive intelligence.
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The user requires a comprehensive framework for identifying and evaluating emerging industry trends. The goal is to anticipate market shifts and maintain a competitive advantage. Specific details regarding the industry, target audience for the framework, and desired output format were not provided.
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<task>
Provide a detailed, step-by-step framework for performing industry trend analysis. The framework should be adaptable to various industries and include:

1.  Methods for systematically identifying potential emerging trends.
2.  Key sources of information for monitoring and detecting trends (e.g., market reports, competitor analysis, technological advancements, regulatory changes, consumer behavior).
3.  Criteria and techniques for evaluating the potential impact, relevance, and trajectory of identified trends.
4.  Approaches for anticipating potential market shifts and future scenarios based on the evaluated trends.