Inventory transfer automation between multiple warehouses

Purpose

 1.1 Enable real-time, automated inventory transfer requests, approvals, tracking, and reconciliation between multiple warehouses in aluminum supply wholesale operations.
 1.2 Minimize manual data entry, prevent stock discrepancies, and maintain optimal stock levels across locations.
 1.3 Provide traceability of inventory transfers, capture audit trails, and synchronize ERP, warehouse management, and transport systems for streamlined logistics.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1 Minimum stock threshold is breached at destination warehouse.
 2.2 Scheduled inventory balancing (e.g., weekly or monthly).
 2.3 Manual initiation/request via approved staff member.
 2.4 Sales order for a non-local stock item triggers inter-warehouse transfer.
 2.5 Incoming shipment updates require rearrangement of stock.
 2.6 Receipt of purchase order split across warehouses.

Platform Variants

1 SAP S/4HANA

 • API Function: POST /API_MATERIAL_DOCUMENT_SRV to create transfer postings
 • Sample: Configure webhook to trigger automatic goods movement on event detection.

2 Oracle NetSuite

 • API Function: transferOrder.create, inventoryTransfer.create
 • Sample: Configure saved search to watch stock levels, auto-fire transfer when threshold met.

3 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain

 • API Function: InventoryTransferOrder.Create
 • Sample: Set Power Automate flow to trigger on low inventory alert.

4 Zoho Inventory

 • API: /transferorders (create, update)
 • Sample: Set function in Zoho Flow for stock movement between warehouses.

5 QuickBooks Commerce (TradeGecko)

 • API Endpoint: POST /inventory-transfers
 • Sample: Workflow runs if inventory at any location hits a specified limit.

6 Odoo ERP

 • XML-RPC/REST: stock.picking, stock.move create
 • Sample: Scheduler triggers move when automated rule is matched.

7 Fishbowl Inventory

 • API: transferOrder/addTransferOrder
 • Sample: Trigger via custom script when forecast reports show imbalance.

8 Unleashed Software

 • API Endpoint: /InventoryTransfers
 • Sample: Configure webhook from sales/order events, push to Unleashed.

9 Infor CloudSuite Industrial

 • API: InventoryTransfersService
 • Sample: Set Data Collection rule to auto-initiate on min-max breach.

10 Epicor ERP

 • REST: Erp.BO.InventoryTransferSvc
 • Sample: Business Process Management rule triggers on stock threshold event.

11 Acumatica Cloud ERP

 • API: POST /entity/inventoryTransfer
 • Sample: Scenario triggers based on out-of-stock signal.

12 IBM Maximo

 • API Function: MXINVENTORY Interface
 • Sample: Autoscript runs for material requests.

13 Salesforce Platform

 • Apex/REST: trigger inventoryTransfer custom object creation
 • Sample: Flow triggers on Account/Opportunity assignment.

14 SAP Business One

 • DI API: InventoryTransfer.Add method
 • Sample: Workflow rule based on picklist shortage.

15 Kinaxis RapidResponse

 • API: Material Transfer Planning process
 • Sample: Scheduled event triggers workflow for balancing stock.

16 Manhattan Associates WMS

 • Service: Inventory Transfer (Web Services)
 • Sample: System-driven transfer for replenishment orders.

17 JDA/Blue Yonder

 • API: StockMove Request
 • Sample: Integration flows linked to replenishment triggers.

18 Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM

 • REST: /inventoryTransfers
 • Sample: Call on planned stock transfer event.

19 SAP Ariba

 • API: TransferRequest
 • Sample: Requisition workflow handler posts transfer order.

20 Shopify Plus

 • Admin API: InventoryTransfer/create
 • Sample: Event-driven script based on webhook stock depletion.

Benefits

 4.1 Eliminates manual inventory reconciliation and transfer processes.
 4.2 Increases transfer accuracy, transparency, and traceability.
 4.3 Enables just-in-time stock availability, reducing holding costs.
 4.4 Allows responsive, data-driven operations and improves audit readiness.
 4.5 Accelerates workflows across procurement, logistics, and customer fulfillment.