Automated stock transfer requests between warehouses

Purpose

1.1. Automate generation, authorization, and logging of stock transfer requests between multiple warehouses for alternator suppliers to prevent stockouts, reduce manual errors, enable real-time movement tracking, streamline workflows, automate notifications, integrate with accounting, and provide comprehensive audit trails across the automotive electrical parts segment.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Warehouse inventory level falls below a defined threshold
2.2. Manual initiation of transfer request by warehouse staff
2.3. System-detected surplus in one warehouse versus existing backorder in another
2.4. Scheduled daily/weekly stock balancing checks
2.5. Receipt of external demand forecast updates
2.6. Return order processing requiring restocking at alternate locations
2.7. Vendor shipment arrival requiring redistribution across sites
2.8. ERP system flag on mismatched allocation and actual stock

Platform Variants

3.1. SAP S/4HANA
• Function: Inventory Management API; Configure Material Document Post for transfer postings
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature: Inventory Transfer Workflow; Set InventoryTransfer.create and InventoryTransfer.approve functions
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Setting: Data Connector; Use InventoryPosting API, set triggers for warehouse allocation records
3.4. Zoho Inventory
• API: Transfer Orders Endpoint; Configure POST and GET /transferorders for automation
3.5. Cin7 Core (DEAR)
• Feature: Automation Rules; Enable stock transfer events and POST to Stock Transfer API
3.6. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• API: Stock Transfers; Configure webhook for trigger and PATCH /stock_transfers for updates
3.7. Odoo Inventory
• Function: Automated Actions; Set Server Action on Minimum Stock rule, call stock.picking create
3.8. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Integrations Module; Enable Transfer Order automation via API endpoint
3.9. Infor CloudSuite
• Setting: Event Hub; Configure Inventory Transfer Transaction Event
3.10. SAP Business One
• Feature: DI API; Import Inventory Transfer Requests via InventoryGenEntryService
3.11. Katana MRP
• API: Stock Movements; POST to /stock.movements endpoint upon trigger condition
3.12. Skubana
• Setting: Inventory Module; Enable transfer order triggers with Inventory.transfer API
3.13. Linnworks
• API: Inventory.TransferStock and Inventory.getStockLevel, event-based execution
3.14. Unleashed Software
• Feature: Stock Transfer Automation; Use POST /StockTransfers and webhook events
3.15. Sage X3
• Setting: Sage X3 Web Services; Automate STM (Stock Transfer Movement) calls
3.16. Epicor ERP
• Function: Epicor REST API; Call Erp.BO.InvTransferSvc for transfer automation
3.17. Dynamics GP
• Module: Inventory Management Web Services; Configure Transfer Transactions endpoint
3.18. QuickBooks Online (via third-party connector)
• Setting: Workflow automation; Use Transfer Inventory API (via connector platforms)
3.19. ShipBob
• API: Inventory Transfer; POST to /inventory/transfer with destination warehouse details
3.20. Shopify (for D2C/Wholesale hybrids)
• Feature: Locations API; POST inventory_transfers and synchronize with apps
3.21. Monday.com
• Integration: Automations + Webhooks; Trigger transfer request creation on stock rule breach
3.22. Airtable
• API: Automations; When inventory record updated, trigger script for warehouse transfer
3.23. Google Sheets (App Script)
• Script: OnChange event; Send transfer details via API based on inventory delta
3.24. Slack
• Integration: Incoming Webhook/Workflow Builder; Notify team for approvals after trigger
3.25. Microsoft Power Automate
• Flow: Inventory Threshold Power Automate Flow triggers ERP/Inventory API calls

Benefits

4.1. Prevents stockouts and overstock through real-time automated balancing
4.2. Reduces human error in transfer initiation, approval, and recording
4.3. Accelerates warehouse-to-warehouse fulfillment and improves supply chain agility
4.4. Automatic audit trails and compliance logs for all transfer actions
4.5. Enables advanced analytics on recurring transfer patterns and inventory flows
4.6. Frees staff from repetitive data entry, enabling focus on value-adding tasks