Inventory and Supply Chain ManagementPurpose
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Automated check after each stock movement or at scheduled intervals (e.g., hourly, daily).
2.3. Manual override for administrative force-checks.
Platform Variants
3.1. Microsoft Power Automate
• Flow: Inventory below threshold → Trigger Outlook mail to [email protected]
• Sample: "If quantity < minimum_level, send email"
3.2. Zapier
• Trigger: "New inventory level in Airtable" + Action: "Send Slack channel message"
• Sample: "Trigger: Stock < reorder_point → Slack alert"
3.3. Salesforce
• Process Builder: Inventory Custom Object → Email Alert (Procurement Queue)
• Sample: “If Stock__c < Min__c, auto-email procurement”
3.4. Twilio
• Feature: Programmable SMS API; notify procurement number(s)
• Sample: "POST /Messages when SKU threshold breached"
3.5. SendGrid
• Feature: Transactional Email API; instant templated alert
• Sample: "POST /mail/send – Alert: SKU # low"
3.6. Google Workspace (Apps Script)
• Feature: Custom trigger on Google Sheets, Gmail alert
• Sample: "If cell < threshold, send MailApp email"
3.7. Slack
• Incoming Webhooks: Post to #procurement-alerts
• Sample: "Webhook posts: 'SKU X below min'"
3.8. SAP
• Function: MRP Alerts → Workflow Email or SAP Fiori tile notification
• Sample: "MD07 exception triggers alert"
3.9. Oracle NetSuite
• Workflow: Saved search on Item quantity → Email procurement team
• Sample: "If Quantity on Hand < Reorder Point"
3.10. Shopify
• Feature: Inventory app webhook → Email/Slack/Order
• Sample: “Inventory_levels/update triggers notification”
3.11. QuickBooks Commerce
• Trigger: Stock alert automation
• Sample: “If less than X left, email team”
3.12. Odoo
• Automated Action: Purchase Replenishment email on threshold breach
• Sample: “Trigger: qty_available < min_qty”
3.13. Monday.com
• Automation: Change in inventory item status triggers notification
• Sample: "If column < threshold, notify procurement"
3.14. Asana
• Feature: Task creation via Zapier or API for resupply
• Sample: “Low stock triggers task for buyer”
3.15. Trello
• Action: Butler automation, add card to ‘Reorder needed’
• Sample: "If label low_stock, move card, alert user"
3.16. Smartsheet
• Feature: Automated alerts with conditional formatting
• Sample: "If Inventory cell < X, email set recipient"
3.17. Jira Service Management
• Automation Rule: Create ticket, auto-assign to procurement
• Sample: "If product field low, open issue"
3.18. HubSpot
• Feature: Workflow → notification or task assign to purchasing
• Sample: "If custom property < Y, alert"
3.19. Basecamp
• Campfire ping to team or direct message automated via integrations
• Sample: “Inventory low ping to procurement chat”
3.20. Freshdesk
• Feature: Observer rule; trigger ticket or reminder
• Sample: “Low stock email creates procurement ticket”
3.21. Airtable
• Feature: Automation script to alert or create purchase order record
• Sample: "If Inventory < reorder point, send email"
3.22. Mailgun
• API: Send templated emails to procurement at threshold
• Sample: “/messages API call with low-stock alert”
3.23. Intercom
• Trigger: Internal note or smart campaign to notify stakeholders
• Sample: “Low inventory triggers internal message”
3.24. Zoho Inventory
• Rule: Automated reorder notifications to procurement
• Sample: "Inventory Alert email at threshold breach"
Benefits
4.2. Eliminates manual checks, saving staff time and labor.
4.3. Enables faster procurement response and supplier communication.
4.4. Reduces risk of project delays in the building materials sector.
4.5. Supports data-driven decisions with reliable, auditable automation logs.