Inventory count and reconciliation automation

Purpose

1. Automate inventory count and reconciliation processes for orthotics & prosthetics businesses to ensure real-time supply visibility, reduce human error, eliminate stockouts, and optimize procurement and billing cycles.

2. End-to-end automation of inventory checks, discrepancy reporting, replenishment request triggers, asset tagging, and integration with EMR/EHR and supply chain solutions.

Trigger Conditions

1. Scheduled inventory count interval (daily, weekly, or monthly).

2. Threshold-based triggers (when item falls below minimum stock).

3. Manual submission via mobile app or web portal for ad-hoc counts.

4. Device integration completion (barcode/RFID scan event).

5. Synchronization with delivery/usage logs or patient dispensation.

Platform Variants

1. NetSuite

• Module: Inventory Count Automation—configure inventory schedule & reconciliation workflows via SuiteScript.
  

2. SAP Business One

• Function: Inventory Counting & Reconciliation API; automate batch-count task runs and inventory variance posting.
  

3. Microsoft Power Automate

• Connector: Dataverse Inventory Table—trigger automated flows on inventory updates and threshold breach.
  

4. Zebra Technologies

• API: VisibilityIQ Asset Tracking—integrate automated real-time RFID/barcode scans with cloud dashboards.
  

5. Oracle Cloud SCM

• Feature: Inventory Replenishment Rules—automate ordering and reconciliation workflows upon count completion.
  

6. QuickBooks Commerce

• Method: Inventory Count Endpoint—automate variance sync and update through webhook triggers.
  

7. Salesforce Health Cloud

• Object: Inventory_Count__c—configure automated reports/alerts to supply managers and procurement teams.
  

8. Epicor ERP

• Function: Inventory Count Entry Automation—set up recurring cycle count jobs; sync variances automatically.
  

9. Fishbowl Inventory

• API: Scheduled Inventory Checks—initiate automated scans and reconcile results programmatically.
  

10. TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce)

• Endpoint: Stocktake API—automated submission and result reconciliation workflows.
  

11. Oracle NetSuite OpenAir

• Module: Asset Inventory Reports—automate creation and distribution of reconciliation snapshots.
  

12. SAGE Intacct

• Setting: Intelligent General Ledger—map automated inventory adjustment entries based on counting rules.
  

13. Cin7

• Feature: Automated Inventory Sync—trigger automatic reconciliation with ecommerce/POs after count.
  

14. Shopify

• API: InventoryLevel Adjust; automate stock level pulls and pushes as counts complete.
  

15. Zoho Inventory

• Action: Automated Sync Rules—perform scheduled reconciliations and send alerts.
  

16. Square for Retail

• Feature: Automated Inventory Audits—set up cycles and auto-update stock.
  

17. Lightspeed Retail

• Endpoint: Inventory Count API—triggered upon device scans or scheduled intervals.
  

18. ezyVet

• REST API: Inventory Count & Audit—automate inventory checking, variance calculation, and notifications.
  

19. InFlow Inventory

• Rule: Barcode/QR Sync—configure triggers for automatic count reconciliation after scan.
  

20. MediusFlow

• Connector: Inventory Data Automation—automate invoice-to-stock reconciliation as part of procure-to-pay.
  

Benefits

1. Automates repetitive counting and reconciliation tasks, decreasing manual labor and error.

2. Enables automated, near real-time inventory accuracy for orthotics & prosthetics service providers.

3. Automator alerts streamline supply replenishment and prevent costly stockouts or over-ordering.

4. Automatedly integrates inventory data with billing, procurement, and patient management platforms.

5. Supports compliance by automating audit trails and secure inventory management logs.