Inventory & Supply Chain ManagementPurpose
1.2. Automates timely notifications to staff or partners regarding goods nearing expiration for proactive decision-making (e.g., promotions, redistribution).
1.3. Automator tracks expiration across SKUs, batches, and locations, supporting compliance and local organic regulation standards.
1.4. Seamlessly automates linking expiry data with purchasing, production, and supply chain workflows, reducing human error and delays.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Stock level of expiring goods exceeds a defined threshold.
2.3. Automated inventory updates (via barcode/RFID scans, manual entry, or integrated sensors).
2.4. Manual override or automated rules engine detects batch at risk due to storage/environment anomalies.
Platform Variants
• Feature/Setting: Configure ‘Scheduled Cloud Flow’ and connect to Dynamics 365 Inventory API for automated expiry checks.
3.2. Zapier
• Feature/Setting: Use ‘Schedule by Zapier’ with Google Sheets or Airtable; automate sending alerts via Gmail or SMS.
3.3. Integromat (Make)
• Feature/Setting: Automate Webhook/HTTP module to check custom ERP endpoint for expiry dates, sending automated notifications via Slack.
3.4. Google Apps Script
• Feature/Setting: Script triggers checking Sheets expiry columns and sends automated Gmail reminders.
3.5. AWS Lambda
• Feature/Setting: Automates scheduled expiry scans via Lambda function accessing DynamoDB; triggers SNS alerts.
3.6. Azure Logic Apps
• Feature/Setting: Logic App workflow calling SQL Database to fetch near-expiry records; automates Teams/Email messaging.
3.7. Twilio SMS
• Feature/Setting: Send automated SMS alerts by integrating with expiry logic via Programmable Messaging API.
3.8. SendGrid
• Feature/Setting: Automate custom email alert dispatches with expiration info, Configure Transactional Templates API.
3.9. Slack
• Feature/Setting: Use Incoming Webhooks to post automated expiration alerts into dedicated channels.
3.10. Microsoft Teams
• Feature/Setting: Automates expiration alerts as adaptive cards using Microsoft Graph API.
3.11. Airtable
• Feature/Setting: Automate filters on expiry columns with “Airtable Automations,” sending emails or Slack alerts.
3.12. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Configure ‘Flow’ app to automate tagging and notifications for expiring organic products in inventory.
3.13. NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Automated saved searches based on expiry field, with scheduled reminders via SuiteScript.
3.14. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Use embedded workflow tools to automate reports and notifications based on expiry columns.
3.15. Google Calendar
• Feature/Setting: Automate calendar events/reminders for near-expiry batches using Google Calendar API.
3.16. HubSpot
• Feature/Setting: Automate expiry date tracking with custom properties and automated email workflows.
3.17. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Configure automated Process Builder or Flow for expiry threshold notifications.
3.18. Trello
• Feature/Setting: Automates card creation in a “To Expire” board using Trello API and webhook triggers.
3.19. Freshdesk
• Feature/Setting: Automate ticket creation/alerts for expiring goods via Freshdesk API.
3.20. Pipedrive
• Feature/Setting: Automates deal or activity reminders near product expiry using Pipedrive’s Automations.
3.21. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Use SuiteAnalytics Workbook to automate expiry listing and use SuiteFlow for notifications.
3.22. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Automate expiry report scheduling and send alert emails using Zoho Flow.
Benefits
4.2. Automates compliance with health and organic certifications, keeping records auditable.
4.3. Automator ensures staff and partners are instantly informed of risks, automating decision-making.
4.4. Improves sustainability and customer trust via reduced waste and consistent product freshness.
4.5. Saves staff time by automating routine checks, freeing resources for other automatable priorities.