Inventory and Supply Chain AutomationPurpose
1.2. Instant purchase order creation when stock falls below configured thresholds.
1.3. Simultaneous notification to suppliers to minimize stockouts and streamline restocking.
1.4. Syncs with POS, inventory management, and supplier communication systems for accuracy.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled inventory audit detects low stock.
2.3. Manual override or staff input records exception.
Platform Variants
3.1. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Inventory management webhooks; configure to POST order data when 'inventory_low' event triggers.
3.2. Square
• Feature/Setting: Inventory webhook integration—enable "Inventory.count.updated" event for triggering PO workflow.
3.3. WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: REST API; monitor stock_level field, trigger workflow on change to configured threshold.
3.4. QuickBooks Online
• Function: PurchaseOrder endpoint in API; create PO when triggered by inventory webhook.
3.5. NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Saved Search and SuiteScript; set up to initiate PO creation on low inventory.
3.6. Salesforce
• Function: Process Builder/Flow and REST API; trigger supplier notification alert on stock threshold event.
3.7. Oracle ERP Cloud
• Feature/Setting: Supply Chain Management API—auto-create purchase order via REST interface.
3.8. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Service Layer API to automate Goods Receipt and PR creation on item threshold.
3.9. Zoho Inventory
• Function: Automatic reorder level; configure to send PO and supplier email when replenishment event triggers.
3.10. Cin7
• Feature/Setting: Workflow Automation—"Low stock" triggers PO generation and custom alert to vendor.
3.11. Vend
• Feature/Setting: API; "Inventory low" event triggers create_purchase_order endpoint.
3.12. Lightspeed Retail
• Feature/Setting: Stock reorder notification and purchase orders module; API or webhook for ordering.
3.13. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Automated reorder rules; vendor notifications via integrated email module.
3.14. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Reorder automation; webhook for “Stock below reorder point” event.
3.15. SAP S/4HANA
• Function: Material Management API—trigger PO when stock hits predefined minimum via business rule.
3.16. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Power Automate flow; inventory event triggers PO and supplier alert via email.
3.17. Odoo
• Feature/Setting: Inventory reordering rule; automatic PO and supplier action via scheduled actions.
3.18. Xero
• Feature/Setting: Inventory UOM tracking—connect via API to create PO and alert on stock threshold.
3.19. Slack
• Function: Incoming Webhooks/API; send channel alert to purchasing on low inventory event.
3.20. Twilio
• Feature/Setting: SMS API; configure to notify supplier mobile on triggering purchase order.
3.21. SendGrid
• Feature/Setting: Email API—auto-email supplier with PO attachment when inventory event occurs.
3.22. Monday.com
• Feature/Setting: Automations + API; move to PO creation board and alert external vendor.
3.23. Airtable
• Feature/Setting: Scripts/API; automated row added to purchase order table, supplier notified.
3.24. Google Sheets
• Function: Google Apps Script watches stock column; auto-generates PO row and sends email via Gmail API.
3.25. Amazon SNS
• Feature/Setting: Publish supplier notification to configured topic when item is low.
Benefits
4.2. Supplies are replenished seamlessly, preventing delays.
4.3. Suppliers receive immediate, traceable notifications.
4.4. Synchronizes procurement with real-time inventory status.
4.5. Enhances visibility and control over supply chain processes.