Low stock level alerts

Purpose

1.1. Continuously monitor AC unit inventory for each product and location, issuing immediate low-stock notifications to ensure timely reordering.
1.2. Prevent out-of-stock scenarios and lost sales by proactively alerting responsible teams via diverse channels when inventory falls below predetermined levels.
1.3. Integrate notifications with procurement workflows to automate or expedite restocking actions, optimizing supply chain responsiveness and store operations.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Inventory count for any AC unit SKU at or below a defined minimum threshold.
2.2. Scheduled periodic checks (e.g., hourly/daily) or real-time webhook event from POS/ERP systems indicating stock changes.
2.3. Manual override/adjustment triggering re-check and notification.

Platform Variants

3.1. Microsoft Power Automate
• Feature: Scheduled Flow—trigger on inventory data change and send Outlook email alert.

3.2. Zapier
• Feature: “Inventory Update” trigger—connect to Google Sheets, trigger Gmail or Slack alert.

3.3. Make (formerly Integromat)
• Feature: Webhook or API trigger—aggregate inventory status, send notifications via Teams.

3.4. Shopify
• API: Inventory Levels endpoint—set webhook notification for low stock events.

3.5. Salesforce
• Feature: Process Builder—trigger “Low Stock Alert” task or Chatter notification.

3.6. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature: Saved Search—email group when stock falls below threshold via SuiteFlow.

3.7. SAP Business One
• Feature: Alerts Management—configure stock threshold alert to procurement team.

3.8. Google Sheets
• Function: Use Apps Script to auto-email when stock column hits minimum value.

3.9. Twilio SMS
• API: Send SMS alert—trigger programmatically when stock is low.

3.10. Slack
• API: Post message to designated channel using Incoming Webhooks; include product, store, stock details.

3.11. PagerDuty
• API: Create incident when critical SKU threshold is breached.

3.12. SendGrid
• API: Send templated transactional emails to managers.

3.13. ServiceNow
• Feature: Automated workflow—raise ticket for replenishment action.

3.14. Freshdesk
• API: Create support ticket for procurement when stock minimum is reached.

3.15. HubSpot
• API/Workflow: Trigger internal notification via workflow automation.

3.16. Monday.com
• Automation: Board automation to ping team on low item status.

3.17. WooCommerce
• Hook: ‘woocommerce_low_stock’ action—send vendor alert email.

3.18. Square POS
• Alert: Inventory Management—instant push/email notification to store owner.

3.19. QuickBooks Commerce (TradeGecko)
• Automation: Set automated reorder alerts to supplier.

3.20. BambooHR (for HR approval on restocks)
• Workflow: Notify managers for stock-related HR workflow via built-in notifications.

3.21. Asana
• API: Create task for logistics team once alert triggers.

3.22. Jira
• API: Raise issue in supply project when inventory bottom line is reached.

3.23. Trello
• Power-Up Automation: Card creation on custom board when inventory triggers event.

3.24. Amazon SNS
• API: Publish topic for downstream notifications (SMS, email, Lambda, etc.).

3.25. Google Chat
• Incoming Webhook: Trigger alert message to inventory management room.

Benefits

4.1. Eliminates manual stock monitoring, saving time and minimizing errors.
4.2. Ensures instant response across preferred channels.
4.3. Reduces stockouts/lost sales, strengthening customer satisfaction.
4.4. Creates auditable, automated alert records for compliance and tracking.
4.5. Scales across multiple locations, SKUs, and notification preferences.