Purpose
1.2. Prevent stockouts, maintain optimal stock levels, reduce manual ordering, and accelerate procurement cycles.
1.3. Use dynamic triggers from inventory systems, sales data, or logistic centers to ensure timely replenishment.
1.4. Notify relevant teams and suppliers, log orders in purchase management platforms, and update inventory records.
1.5. Integrate seamlessly with ERP, CRM, email, SMS, and supplier APIs for end-to-end automation.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Incoming sales orders forecast future depletion below safety stock within configurable lead time.
2.3. Scheduled inventory scans detect discrepancies or sudden demand spikes.
2.4. Supplier performance or lead time analytics indicate risk of delayed replenishments.
Platform Variants
• Function/API: Inventory Management (MM) – configure BAPI_GOODSMVT_CREATE for automatic requisitions.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature: Automated Purchase Requests – set triggers under Inventory Management > Reorder Points.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature: Power Automate Flows – use Inventory triggers for record creation in Procurement module.
3.4. Salesforce
• AppExchange: Configure Inventory Low Stock trigger plus Workflow Email Alert with REST API to procurement system.
3.5. Zoho Inventory
• Automation: Notify via Webhooks (Settings > Automation > Alerts), paired with Zoho Creator API to generate purchase order.
3.6. Odoo
• Scheduled Action: Automated Reordering Rules set under Inventory > Reordering Rules; configure webhook to supplier.
3.7. QuickBooks Online
• Function: Inventory Min/Max Notifications; trigger purchase order via QuickBooks API endpoint (Create Purchase Order).
3.8. Shopify
• App/Integration: Inventory Planner app + Shopify Admin REST API trigger for low stock.
3.9. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Setting: Low stock alert with automated purchase order creation via /purchase-orders API.
3.10. SAP Ariba
• Workflow: Procurement > Requisition Automation using Guided Buying APIs.
3.11. Google Sheets
• Script: Apps Script trigger when reorder quantity met; automated email or webhook to procurement.
3.12. Airtable
• Automation: “When record matches condition” > Run script/action to send purchase request via webhook.
3.13. Slack
• Workflow Builder: Trigger channel alert for low inventory; custom app integration to supplier API.
3.14. Twilio SMS
• Function: Send SMS via REST API when stock falls below threshold, alerting logistics manager.
3.15. SendGrid
• Feature: Automated email notification on reorder triggers using SendGrid API /mail/send.
3.16. Email (via SMTP)
• Trigger: Low inventory event sends automated email to supplier using SMTP relay.
3.17. Jira Service Management
• Automation: Ticket creation on low stock via REST API for purchasing team.
3.18. Monday.com
• Automation: Item status change triggers automation > Webhook to supply chain system.
3.19. HubSpot
• Operations Hub: Workflow on inventory property, triggers notification/purchase request via API.
3.20. IFTTT
• Applet: Inventory change event in Google Sheets or via webhook triggers supplier email/SMS.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces human error and manual intervention in procurement cycle.
4.3. Ensures timely restocking, supporting continuous customer fulfillment.
4.4. Streamlines communication with suppliers and internal teams via preferred channels.
4.5. Increases operational efficiency, freeing workforce from repetitive tasks.