Inventory & Supply Chain AutomationPurpose
1.2. Enables automated decision-making to reduce manual errors, time delays, and costs in the supply chain process.
1.3. Ensures all incoming shipments are automatedly routed for efficient storage, tracking, and subsequent client distribution across metal supply networks.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Automated status update in WMS (Warehouse Management System) or ERP on shipment arrival at main distribution point.
2.3. Incoming shipment data upload through SFTP, CSV import, webhook, or direct API connection.
Platform Variants
• Feature: Incoming shipment API (BAPI_GOODSMVT_CREATE) automates drafting goods movement and allocation rules.
3.2. Oracle Netsuite
• Feature: SuiteTalk SOAP/REST API automates item receipts and warehouse assignments upon inbound shipment record creation.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain
• Feature: Power Automate Flows integrate auto-routing logic via “When a record is created” Dataverse trigger.
3.4. Salesforce
• Feature: Flow Builder uses shipment arrival automation via platform events and Field Update actions for warehouse field.
3.5. Manhattan WMS
• Feature: Integration Framework automates allocation via ‘ShipmentReceived’ event and Rules Engine.
3.6. Epicor ERP
• Feature: Service Connect workflows automate process shipment intake and trigger warehouse assignment.
3.7. Infor CloudSuite Industrial
• Feature: Factory Track module automates warehouse bin assignment using receipt transaction APIs.
3.8. IBM Sterling Supply Chain
• Feature: Order Management API automates receipt and auto-allocation logic using predefined rules.
3.9. Blue Yonder (JDA)
• Feature: Luminate Platform automates incoming shipment handling via API and auto-routing engine.
3.10. SAP Business One
• Feature: Service Layer OData API automates creation of Goods Receipt PO linked to warehouse assignment.
3.11. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature: Webhooks automate workflow to update warehouse stock levels and reassign incoming product.
3.12. Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM
• Feature: “Receiving Receipt” REST API automates warehouse destination logic.
3.13. Coupa
• Feature: Integration Platform automates inbound logistics allocation using custom Receipts API.
3.14. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature: Automated Workflows for incoming B2B orders to warehouse selection via Zapier/Make integrations.
3.15. ShipStation
• Feature: API automates warehouse mapping for incoming shipments from marketplaces.
3.16. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Custom automation scripts trigger warehouse selection on goods receipt.
3.17. Odoo
• Feature: Inventory Module automates warehouse assignment via server actions or automated rules.
3.18. Magaya Supply Chain
• Feature: Automated Freight Workflow triggers warehouse allocation based on shipment profile.
3.19. Zoho Inventory
• Feature: Webhooks and Flow automations assign incoming SKU to specific warehouses.
3.20. MuleSoft
• Feature: Integration Flows automate routing of incoming shipment data to WMS or ERP warehouse APIs.
3.21. Celigo Integrator.io
• Feature: “Shipment Data Flow” automates warehouse mapping via connectors to ERP/WMS platforms.
3.22. Apigee
• Feature: API Gateway policies automate request routing to target warehouse microservices on incoming shipment data
3.23. AWS Lambda
• Feature: Event-driven auto-routing functions that automate assigning incoming shipments to warehouses on SNS or API Gateway trigger.
3.24. Azure Logic Apps
• Feature: Automated workflow automates EDI file processing and executes warehouse API calls.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces errors and loss risk by automating allocation logic on real-time inventory and demand signals.
4.3. Scales automatedly across multi-warehouse networks with diverse systems.
4.4. Increases visibility, traceability, and security by automating all routing steps and documentation.
4.5. Enables faster, more reliable response to end-customer orders due to automated inventory positioning.