Inventory and Supply Chain ManagementPurpose
1.2. Ensure seamless restocking to avoid production halts or delayed order fulfillment.
1.3. Centralize inventory data, trigger orders through multiple channels, and enable real-time communication with suppliers.
1.4. Minimize manual intervention, human error, and administrative delays in the supply chain.
1.5. Maintain optimal stock levels for varied inventory lines, including raw aluminum bars, sheets, and finished profiles.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled stock audit detects SKU shortfall.
2.3. Real-time sync from ERP or WMS flags depletion.
2.4. Surplus order reduction or advance sales forecast requiring restocking.
Platform Variants
3.1. SAP ERP
• Function: Inventory Management — Configure low stock alerts and automate PO creation in Materials Management (MM).
• Sample: Use 'Automatic Purchase Order Generation' with MRP type PD.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• API: Inventory Balance — Set Reorder Points, automate PO via SuiteScript.
• Sample: Script triggers purchaseOrder.create() when inventoryBelowThreshold().
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain
• Feature: Inventory reorder policies, automate PO via Power Automate + D365 connector.
• Sample: On-hand quantity below buffer, trigger 'Create purchase order' flow.
3.4. Zoho Inventory
• Integration: Reorder level automation, send supplier RFQ via Zoho Flow.
• Sample: On item stock < reorder point, trigger flow to create Purchase Orders.
3.5. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: Inventory Monitoring Events — Automation to issue purchaseOrder.add().
• Sample: Webhook triggers reordering script.
3.6. SAP Business One
• Function: Inventory Alerts — Use 'Minimum Inventory Levels' with automatic PO.
• Sample: Alert function to supplier contact; Direct PO via DI API.
3.7. Odoo
• Feature: Automated Reordering Rules in Inventory app.
• Sample: Set minimum quantity; automatic quotation sent to listed supplier.
3.8. Epicor ERP
• API: BPM Workflow — Automate PO generation on stock threshold breach.
• Sample: Inventory monitor rule triggers purchase order in context.
3.9. Infor CloudSuite Industrial
• API: Inventory APIs for auto-replenish and auto PO creation.
• Sample: Use ION for trigger-based EDI PO messages.
3.10. Plex Manufacturing Cloud
• Integration: Inventory security level threshold, auto PO to vendor via Plex API.
• Sample: Configured auto-Purchase Order process.
3.11. Sage X3
• Feature: Reorder management, automatic PO and supplier notification.
• Sample: Rule triggers PO generation and email alert.
3.12. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Function: Auto reorder triggers, PO sent via API integration.
• Sample: Rule-based automation from inventory module.
3.13. Fishbowl Inventory
• Plugin: Automatic Reorder Points workflow.
• Sample: Automated PO emailed to supplier upon threshold breach.
3.14. Shopify (B2B Modules)
• App: Inventory Alerts, initiate backend PO via Shopify private app API.
• Sample: Trigger webhook on low stock, push PO to ERP.
3.15. Dear Systems
• Feature: Automated inventory reorder rules — PO sent via email/EDI/API.
• Sample: Set restock levels, trigger workflow, specify supplier.
3.16. Salesforce (w/ Manufacturing Cloud)
• Flow: Inventory Event triggers, Flow Builder automates PO objects.
• Sample: Use custom flow on Inventory__c object to create new Purchase Order record.
3.17. Unleashed Software
• Feature: Automated Stock Reorder; POs generated and emailed.
• Sample: Reorder Point alert auto-creates PO for default supplier.
3.18. Cin7 Core (Dear)
• Setting: Low stock automation, generate purchase orders.
• Sample: Auto-purchase workflow using Buy module.
3.19. Xero
• Integration: Third-party add-on (e.g., Inventory Planner) triggers PO on threshold condition.
• Sample: Set up monitored SKUs; PO created in Xero marketplace.
3.20. Monday.com
• Feature: Inventory stock automation recipe creates supplier task/PO item.
• Sample: Automate vendor email via status change trigger in item board.
3.21. Google Sheets + App Script
• Script: Custom script watches cell value; triggers MailApp/send PO template email to supplier.
• Sample: OnEdit() evaluates threshold, sends formatted order.
3.22. Airtable
• Automation: “When inventory field < minimum, send webhook/create PO record.”
• Sample: 'Run automation' to send order email or Slack/Teams message.
3.23. Jotform Tables
• Feature: Approval workflow triggers PO email via Zapier/Make plugin.
• Sample: Inventory entry < threshold, form automation issues PDF PO.
3.24. Mailgun
• Function: Automated email PO dispatch.
• Sample: API call triggered by restocking event, sends PO PDF to supplier.
3.25. Twilio
• Feature: SMS alert to supplier for urgent replenishment.
• Sample: Inventory script calls SMS API with custom order message on low stock.
Benefits
4.2. Minimizes risk of stockouts, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
4.3. Speeds up order cycle, reducing buffer inventory costs.
4.4. Centralizes supplier communications for audit and compliance.
4.5. Enables data-driven decision-making and forecast optimization.