Low-inventory alerts and automatic restock requests

Purpose

1.1. Automate low-inventory detection and generate automated restock alerts to suppliers and internal teams to prevent stockouts in boot repair shops.
1.2. Automates inventory thresholds monitoring and initiates automated purchase requests, improving repair part availability and reducing manual tracking.
1.3. Automates supplier communications and order workflows, connecting with both internal and external systems for end-to-end supply chain automation.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Inventory database or POS detects product quantity falls below a preset threshold (automatable setting).
2.2. Automatedly receives supplier stock updates via API or spreadsheet; recalculates quantity on hand.
2.3. Manual override or timed checks for safety stock monitoring can also trigger automation.

Platform Variants

3.1. Shopify
• Function: Inventory Level Webhook — triggers automated action when item stock decreases below threshold.
3.2. Square
• API: Inventory.Count endpoint — automate alert generation when count changes.
3.3. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: Product Quantity Tracking — configure automated notifications on inventory drops.
3.4. Xero
• Feature: Automated Inventory Alerts — setup auto report for low stock via their Inventory API.
3.5. WooCommerce
• Hook: woocommerce_low_stock — automate sending email/SMS on trigger.
3.6. Vend
• API: Stock on Hand — poll and automate triggers for reorder requests.
3.7. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• API: Inventory Level Change trigger — auto-create purchase order.
3.8. Microsoft Power Automate
• Connector: Common Data Service — automate custom workflow for inventory alerts.
3.9. Zapier
• Automation: Webhook triggers on stock change — routes to email, SMS, or Slack for auto notifications.
3.10. Slack
• App: Incoming Webhooks — configure to receive automated low-inventory posts.
3.11. Mailgun
• API: Automatedly send alert emails for restock requests.
3.12. Twilio
• API: Programmable SMS — configure automated stock alerts to manager or supplier phone numbers.
3.13. Google Sheets
• Apps Script/Webhook: Automate cell trigger to send restock alerts.
3.14. Airtable
• Automation: Record matches condition (inventory low) — automate an email/SMS trigger.
3.15. Oracle NetSuite
• Workflow: Low Stock Notification — auto-generate PO or internal alert.
3.16. SAP Business One
• Alert Function: Inventory Level Drops — configure auto-supplier email.
3.17. Odoo
• Automated Actions: Inventory Min/Max Rule triggers restock.
3.18. Freshdesk
• Integration: Automated ticket creation to procurement on low inventory.
3.19. Notion
• API/Integration: Custom workflow for inventory threshold alerts, automating Slack/email messages.
3.20. Trello
• Automation: Card triggers when list item indicates low stock, auto-assigns procurement task.
3.21. Monday.com
• Status automation: When "Stock" status turns to "Low", automatedly send a restock alert.

Benefits

4.1. Automates detection of low stock, reducing manual oversight.
4.2. Automator reduces human error and delays in supply ordering.
4.3. Automated notification ensures fast supplier response.
4.4. Automating process saves labor and enables accurate inventory forecasting.
4.5. End-to-end automation supports seamless restock while improving service reliability.