Inventory and Supply ChainPurpose
1.2. Ensures timely procurement of ingredients (beans, onions, dendê oil, shrimp) based on sales velocity, stock depletion, and supplier schedules.
1.3. Minimizes risk of stockout, over-ordering, and manual entry errors, maintaining optimal inventory for fresh, authentic Brazilian street food operations.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Item-based low stock alerts from inventory management system.
2.3. Scheduled routine checks (e.g., daily at closing, weekly summary) trigger order assessment.
2.4. Sudden sales surge or expected event triggers forecast-driven reorder.
Platform Variants
3.1. Square
- Feature: Inventory Alert Webhook
- Setting: Trigger on threshold breach; Webhook URL to order logic endpoint.
3.2. Shopify POS
- Feature: Inventory Level API
- Setting: `/admin/api/2023-01/inventory_levels.json` monitor + handler on threshold.
3.3. Toast POS
- Feature: Inventory Notifications
- Setting: Enable webhook, configure POST to order module upon alert.
3.4. Lightspeed
- Feature: Inventory Low Stock Email
- Setting: Route alert email to automated order parser.
3.5. Oracle MICROS
- Feature: Real-time Inventory REST API
- Setting: Poll critical SKUs—generate order via external workflow.
3.6. Fishbowl Inventory
- Feature: Reorder Points Automation
- Setting: Trigger API on reorder event for specific SKUs.
3.7. QuickBooks Commerce
- Feature: Inventory Auto-Replenish Trigger
- Setting: Activate reorder rule; connect API call for order generation.
3.8. Xero
- Feature: Inventory Levels Endpoint
- Setting: Pull `/api.xro/2.0/Items` data; automate ordering logic on alert.
3.9. Clover
- Feature: Stock Alert Webhooks
- Setting: Webhook endpoint on inventory drop.
3.10. DEAR Systems
- Feature: Automatic Reorder Scheduler
- Setting: Configure reorder frequency and supplier mapping.
3.11. SAP Business One
- Feature: Inventory Management API
- Setting: Trigger `/ServiceLayer/InventoryPostingsService`; automate with supplier integration.
3.12. FreshBooks
- Feature: Inventory Alert Email
- Setting: Redirect low stock notification to automated order handler.
3.13. Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Feature: Inventory Events API
- Setting: Listen for inventory drop; trigger purchase order flow.
3.14. Zoho Inventory
- Feature: Automatic Reorder Rule
- Setting: API call on rule activation to order endpoint.
3.15. NetSuite
- Feature: Inventory Management Script
- Setting: Create user event script for low stock; trigger supplier order record.
3.16. Odoo
- Feature: Reorder Rule (Stock Module)
- Setting: Automated trigger to create PO draft for supplier.
3.17. Quickbase
- Feature: Pipeline Workflow
- Setting: Inventory drop event triggers PO table population.
3.18. Trello
- Feature: Card Automation (Butler)
- Setting: Inventory checklist breach creates card; triggers external webhook.
3.19. Airtable
- Feature: Automations
- Setting: Inventory table low stock triggers email or webhook to supplier.
3.20. Slack
- Feature: Incoming Webhook
- Setting: Inventory bot posts in channel; bot automates reorder process.
3.21. Google Sheets
- Feature: Apps Script Trigger
- Setting: Low stock row triggers script to send order email.
3.22. Monday.com
- Feature: Automations
- Setting: Inventory board threshold triggers automated supplier email.
3.23. SAP Ariba
- Feature: Requisition Automation
- Setting: Rules-based trigger for spot buys when stock levels breached.
3.24. Jira
- Feature: Automation Rules
- Setting: Inventory ticket triggers webhook for PO creation.
3.25. Mailgun
- Feature: Transactional Email
- Setting: API call to send supplier order email upon trigger.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces manual effort and data entry errors.
4.3. Enhances supplier relationship management via prompt & structured communication.
4.4. Optimizes cash flow and stock holding aligned with sales and seasonality.
4.5. Scalable as restaurant operations expand or menus change.