Consumable restocking reminders (e.g., bags, receipts)

**Purpose**

1.1. Monitor in-store consumable inventory (e.g., shopping bags, thermal receipt rolls, packaging, cleaning wipes) for timely restocking.
1.2. Automate reminders based on quantity thresholds, order history, or expiration dates to prevent operational delays.
1.3. Enable staff, suppliers, and managers to receive alerts or create purchase orders automatically.
1.4. Integrate across devices (mobile, desktop) and communication channels (email, SMS, chat).
1.5. Record restocking data for analytics and vendor relations.

**Trigger Conditions**

2.1. Inventory item reaches or falls below a configurable threshold value.
2.2. Fixed schedule interval (e.g., weekly, monthly) for items with usage volatility.
2.3. Point-of-sale system logs roll change or bag depletion event.
2.4. Manual low-inventory flag submission by staff.
2.5. Action on IoT sensor data (e.g., connected weight scales on inventory bins).

**Platform Variants**

3.1. **Twilio SMS**
- Feature/Setting: Use programmable SMS API; configure outbound message workflow to staff phone when threshold hit.
3.2. **SendGrid**
- Feature/Setting: Transactional email; auto-send replenishment reminder to procurement list via email API with stock details.
3.3. **Slack**
- Feature/Setting: Incoming Webhooks or Bot API; post automated restock notice to #ops or #inventory channel.
3.4. **Microsoft Teams**
- Feature/Setting: Connector/Webhook; deliver actionable adaptive card notification for quick reorder approval.
3.5. **Shopify**
- Feature/Setting: Admin API webhooks ("inventory_levels/update"); trigger automation app when stock low.
3.6. **Zapier**
- Feature/Setting: Scheduled or event-based Zap with inventory data as trigger, send to email, SMS, or Google Sheets.
3.7. **Mailgun**
- Feature/Setting: Email API; batch send customized reminders with dynamic inventory table.
3.8. **Trello**
- Feature/Setting: Boards/Lists + API; automate card creation for each low-stock item in 'Order Now' list.
3.9. **Airtable**
- Feature/Setting: Base automation; trigger email alert on record field ('stock_count') below threshold.
3.10. **Google Sheets**
- Feature/Setting: App Script; monitor consumable counts and auto-email supplier/contact if cell < X.
3.11. **Google Chat**
- Feature/Setting: Incoming webhook; instant restock notification message to group room.
3.12. **Discord**
- Feature/Setting: Bot or Webhook; post alert with item and required quantity for manager attention.
3.13. **Amazon SNS**
- Feature/Setting: Publish workflow with SMS/email endpoints for restock event.
3.14. **Smartsheet**
- Feature/Setting: Automated workflow; conditional notification if stock tracking sheet row signals depletion.
3.15. **Asana**
- Feature/Setting: Task creation API; generate restocking task for assigned user with due date.
3.16. **Jira Service Management**
- Feature/Setting: API ticketing; create issue in "Facilities" or "Supplies" queue on threshold breach.
3.17. **Microsoft Power Automate**
- Feature/Setting: Flow with trigger on SharePoint/Excel/Teams event; notify or auto-order via connector.
3.18. **Salesforce**
- Feature/Setting: Process Builder/Flow; create task/case or send alert to procurement on low inventory.
3.19. **Odoo**
- Feature/Setting: Inventory application automation; rule to auto-send supplier purchase RFQ.
3.20. **Freshservice**
- Feature/Setting: Service bot auto-ticket or alert to facilities manager inbox.
3.21. **HubSpot**
- Feature/Setting: Workflow with trigger on form or inventory list; send bulk reminders to team.

**Benefits**

4.1. Prevents stockouts and related sales/service disruption.
4.2. Reduces manual tracking demands on staff.
4.3. Enables proactive procurement, avoiding rush orders.
4.4. Supports recordkeeping and trend analysis for inventory optimization.
4.5. Enhances operational reliability and staff efficiency.