Inventory level monitoring and low-stock alerts

Purpose

1.1. Automate real-time monitoring of compressor inventory across all warehouse locations to prevent stockouts, ensure timely replenishment, and maintain optimal availability for wholesale customers.
1.2. Streamline detection of low inventory levels, automatically notify relevant stakeholders, and trigger supplier orders for replenishment.
1.3. Synchronize inventory status across sales, procurement, and warehouse management systems to reduce manual tracking and avoid human error.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Inventory item falls below predefined reorder threshold.
2.2. Sales order processed resulting in stock drop to or below minimum level.
2.3. Scheduled inventory audits detect low levels or discrepancies.
2.4. Backorder creation as a result of unfulfilled stocklines.

Platform Variants

3.1. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Inventory reorder point; configure inventory thresholds and set automated Power Automate flow for email or Teams notifications.

3.2. Netsuite
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Management > Reorder Notifications; configure Saved Searches to trigger workflow actions and alert emails.

3.3. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Inventory > Item Master Data > Min/Max Levels; set threshold, use Alert Management for notification emails or SAP Fiori push.

3.4. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: Low Stock Alerts; configure notification emails via integrations or webhooks when levels dip below set point.

3.5. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Stock Thresholds; set item-wise minimums and configure email/SMS via Zoho Flow automation.

3.6. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Triggers via Shopify Flow; set ‘Inventory quantity changed’ as flow trigger to send Slack/email/HTTP webhook alert.

3.7. Odoo
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Reordering Rules; set minimum/maximum for products and automated RFQ email when min reached.

3.8. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Saved Search>Workflow Action; set to alert users or AP teams when levels trigger rule.

3.9. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Custom Objects/Process Builder; set inventory thresholds as criteria for email alert or outbound message.

3.10. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Stock Alerts; set warehouse-specific thresholds and enable email push to inventory team.

3.11. Infor CloudSuite Industrial
• Feature/Setting: Event Management framework; configure low stock event, automate alert via workflow and supplier portal.

3.12. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Part Details > Reorder Level; alert rules for email, text, or export to procurement.

3.13. Katana MRP
• Feature/Setting: Stock Alerts; item-level configuration, automation via Zapier for alert/Slack/email.

3.14. Cin7
• Feature/Setting: Product Thresholds; configure auto-alert via workflow or direct to supplier/distributor.

3.15. Unleashed
• Feature/Setting: Low Stock Filter with webhook/email automation to procurement.

3.16. SAP S/4HANA
• Feature/Setting: MRP Controller/Alerts; use SAP ECC Alerts, automatic notification via SAP Communicator or email.

3.17. Epicor
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Master Parameters; low stock triggers, auto email/SMS via BPM workflow.

3.18. Acumatica
• Feature/Setting: Business Events; set low inventory event to send email, text, or initiate purchase order.

3.19. Exact Online
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Notifications; set product-level minimums for instant email alerts.

3.20. Megaventory
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Report Automation; automated email when any SKU drops below critical level.

3.21. Slack
• Feature/Setting: Incoming Webhooks; push low-stock notifications directly to inventory channel.

Benefits

4.1. Eliminates risk of stockouts and lost compressor sales.
4.2. Minimizes emergency procurement costs and delays.
4.3. Reduces manual tracking and administrative errors.
4.4. Enables proactive supply chain management and enhanced customer service.