Inventory & Supply Chain AutomationPurpose
1.2. Eliminate manual tracking, minimize out-of-stock incidents, automate vendor communications, and align orders with real-time sales and inventory levels.
1.3. Reduce labor, improve cost controls, and support multi-location or chain animal cafes with synchronous supply management across all locations.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled automated time intervals (e.g., daily, weekly).
2.3. On sale of high-volume items or sudden demand spike detected.
2.4. Supplier catalog update or promotional offer detection.
2.5. Predictive triggers (forecasting based on seasonality, sales patterns, events).
Platform Variants
• Inventory API: Webhook triggers when product inventory < reorder point; auto-create purchase order draft for supplier.
3.2. Square
• Inventory Management: Low stock alerts; configure automatized order placement via connected partner API.
3.3. WooCommerce
• REST API: Configure webhook on stock levels, call supplier API (e.g., for consumables, toys).
3.4. Vend (now Lightspeed)
• Product Reorder Triggers: Enable low stock alert, connect to supplier via Lightspeed API / webhooks.
3.5. Zoho Inventory
• Automation Rules: If item stock < level X, auto-generate and mail purchase order via integrated supplier connector.
3.6. QuickBooks Commerce
• Inbuilt Automations: Inventory threshold alert triggers purchase order email/EDI to vendor.
3.7. TradeGecko
• Purchase Automation: Configure reorder points, auto-send purchase orders to preferred suppliers.
3.8. SAP Business One
• MRP Wizard: Forecasted shortages trigger purchase requisition workflow for café consumables.
3.9. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Inventory Stock Alerts: Automated flows to approved vendor through Power Automate.
3.10. Oracle NetSuite
• Reorder Point Automation: Low inventory triggers purchase order with preset supplier for each SKU.
3.11. Cin7
• Product Auto Reordering: Reorder rules emailed to suppliers or via EDI upon reaching reorder point.
3.12. Square POS
• Inventory Alert: Integrate with supplier ordering system to automate restock based on threshold.
3.13. IFTTT
• Applet: Inventory count in Google Sheets triggers (via webhook) retailer API to order products.
3.14. Zapier
• Workflow: Inventory management app triggers supplier order via email, webhook, or e-commerce integration.
3.15. Orderhive
• Automated Purchase Orders: Low inventory event triggers automatic vendor PO submission.
3.16. DEAR Systems
• Product Automation: Rule-based triggers submit PO to supplier API when stock < minimum.
3.17. Fishbowl Inventory
• Reorder Level Automation: Configured products trigger order to vendors via integrated mailer or EDI.
3.18. Clover POS
• Inventory Reordering: Event integration with third party (via API) sends supplier order.
3.19. Amazon Seller Central (for retail product resale)
• Restock Inventory Report & MWS API: Script monitors inventory, triggers FBA or third-party order.
3.20. Google Sheets + Apps Script
• Script: Row update below minimum quantity triggers HTTP POST to vendor order API.
Benefits
4.2. Reacts instantly to sales and stock fluctuations.
4.3. Avoids excess ordering and cash flow tie-up in stagnant inventory.
4.4. Centralized automation across distributed branches/master inventory.
4.5. Frees staff for customer and animal care—eliminates busywork.
4.6. Seamless supplier communication and documentation trails.
4.7. Supports multi-supplier and multi-product ordering scenarios without error.
4.8. Strong scalability for chain cafés and future-proofing for growth.