Low stock alerts and supplier reordering

**Purpose**

1.1. Ensure seamless inventory flow by automatically monitoring stock levels and alerting staff when ingredients reach critical thresholds.
1.2. Automate supplier reorders to prevent stockouts, reduce manual procurement, and maintain uninterrupted açaí bowl and smoothie service.
1.3. Streamline communications between point-of-sale, inventory database, and vendors for operational efficiency.
1.4. Minimize human error, decrease labor costs, and optimize stock based on real-time demand.

**Trigger Conditions**

2.1. Inventory level for a tracked SKU falls beneath a user-defined minimum threshold.
2.2. Real-time detection of unexpected stock drop due to spoilage or incorrect delivery.
2.3. Scheduled daily or weekly scans of inventory against forecast usage.
2.4. Manual override or emergency depletion update by staff.

**Platform Variants**

3.1. Shopify
• Inventory API: configure "inventory_levels/update webhook" for real-time low stock detection.
3.2. Square POS
• Inventory Management: enable low stock email alerts, configure "Inventory.adjustStock" endpoint.
3.3. Toast POS
• Inventory Module: set auto-alerts in "Ingredients Consumption" settings with supplier autofill forms.
3.4. Clover
• Inventory: utilize "Inventory API" to trigger alerts and create supplier ordering template.
3.5. Vend by Lightspeed
• Low Stock Report: automate trigger through "GET /products" and dynamic email to supplier.
3.6. Quickbooks Commerce
• Low Stock Automation: use "Inventory Stock Alert" with supplier purchase order trigger.
3.7. Zoho Inventory
• Reorder Level: configure "Reorder Point Alerts" and direct "Create Purchase Order" API call.
3.8. Oracle NetSuite
• Item Reorder: use “Reorder Point” under Advanced Inventory, auto-generate purchase requisition.
3.9. SAP Business One
• MRP: set inventory minimum in “Item Master Data,” automate “Purchase Order Recommendation.”
3.10. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Inventory Replenishment: configure minimum/maximum thresholds and auto-supplier order logic.
3.11. TradeGecko
• Stock Level Monitoring: set reorder alerts in "Inventory Control", trigger order creation.
3.12. Fishbowl Inventory
• Min/Max Inventory: enable “Auto reorder” for supplier purchase order generation.
3.13. Upserve
• Ingredient Tracking: activate "Low Stock Notifications" and set reorder integration via supplier portal.
3.14. Inventory Now
• Stock Threshold: configure push notifications and auto-email to vendor.
3.15. DEAR Systems
• Low Stock Automation: access "Stock Reorder" report, trigger order email on threshold.
3.16. Mailgun
• API: configure “Send Email” with inventory low-stock trigger as event source.
3.17. Twilio SMS
• Messaging API: set “Programmable Messaging” with inventory trigger for SMS alerts.
3.18. Slack
• Incoming Webhook: set alert system to push to “#supply-alerts” channel on low inventory.
3.19. Google Sheets
• App Script: inventory levels drop → trigger email/SMS via script and populate order document.
3.20. Airtable
• Automations: configure “When record matches condition” for low stock and “Send email”/“Update record” for order.
3.21. Zapier
• Multi-platform: connect inventory changes in POS to supplier email, SMS, or Slack alert with template action.
3.22. ShipBob
• Reorder Point: automatic reorder alert and PO generation via “Inventory API.”
3.23. Revel Systems
• Inventory Reorder: set “Inventory Par Levels,” trigger reorder request via vendor connection.

**Benefits**

4.1. Prevent ingredient shortages, ensuring menu consistency and happy customers.
4.2. Reduce manual checks, freeing staff for guest service and quality control.
4.3. Lower risk of human error, increasing reliability in supply management.
4.4. Improve supplier relationships with consistent, timely reorders.
4.5. Enable proactive forecasting and inventory optimization tailored to demand patterns.