Procurement and Supply Chain AutomationPurpose
1.2 Centralize procurement actions for complex aircraft parts/materials with compliance, documentation, and audit trails.
1.3 Integrate procurement with ERP, inventory, supplier, and e-signature tools for end-to-end digital process flow.
1.4 Automate supplier selection, approval routing, and document generation based on thresholds, part criticality, and preferred supplier lists.
Trigger Conditions
2.2 Scheduled inventory audit reveals upcoming out-of-stock risk.
2.3 Automated forecast identifies projected shortage due to scheduled manufacturing runs.
2.4 Manual override for urgent low-stock based on engineer/manager request.
Platform Variants
3.1 SAP S/4HANA
• Function: PurchaseOrder.CreateFromStockThresholds
• API/Setting: Configure Material Management Module to trigger createPurchaseOrder when MRP threshold alerts.
3.2 Oracle NetSuite
• Function: Purchase Order Automation Workflow
• Setting: Set up workflow rule in SuiteFlow to auto-generate PO when itemOnHand < minimumLevel.
3.3 Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Function: Procurement & Sourcing → Replenishment triggers
• Setting: Create inventoryEvent; link with PO creation workflow in Power Automate.
3.4 IBM Maximo
• Function: Inventory Reorder & PO Creation API
• Setting: Set reorderPoint for parts; auto-create PO via REST integration.
3.5 Coupa
• Function: Inventory Monitoring integration
• Setting: Enable goods threshold alert; map to requisition-to-PO conversion API.
3.6 SAP Ariba
• Function: Ariba Procurement PurchaseRequisition
• Setting: Define restock rule; map threshold to purchaseRequisition creation.
3.7 Workday
• Function: Supply Chain Inventory API
• Setting: Use CreatePurchaseOrder endpoint upon stockBelowMinimum notification.
3.8 Ivalua
• Function: Sourcing – Auto-Replenishment Scenario
• Setting: Configure replenishmentWorkflow to auto-generate PO on minStock triggers.
3.9 Zoho Inventory
• Function: Automatic Reorder Alerts
• Setting: Set reorder level; configure webhook to Zoho CRM/Books for PO creation.
3.10 QuickBooks Online
• Function: Inventory Reorder Point
• Setting: Rule-based trigger to auto generate PO when in-app stock hits reorder point.
3.11 Odoo ERP
• Function: Automated Reordering rules
• Setting: Inventory > Reordering Rules; action set to auto-create PO in Purchase app.
3.12 Salesforce
• Function: Flow Automation for Inventory
• Setting: Salesforce Flow triggers when Inventory Level < Threshold, invokes OutboundMessage to PO system.
3.13 Infor CloudSuite
• Function: Inventory Control → Automatic PO Generation
• Setting: Define reorder level and link to automatic PO job.
3.14 Epicor
• Function: Inventory Min/Max Reorder Triggers
• Setting: Configure min/max; auto-launch generate PO action.
3.15 Priority Software
• Function: Inventory Management → PO Automation
• Setting: Link minQtyToOrder field to workflow to create PO request.
3.16 Unleashed Software
• Function: Auto Purchase Orders
• Setting: Set reorder points; enable auto-purchase order creation setting.
3.17 Fishbowl Inventory
• Function: Automated Purchase Orders
• Setting: Customize reorder levels; schedule auto PO creation per part.
3.18 Brightpearl
• Function: Low Stock Alerts
• Setting: Event-based trigger creates draft PO; map to supplier based on rules.
3.19 Netsuite OpenAir
• Function: Procurement Automation API
• Setting: Configure inventory monitor; auto-create PO via API call.
3.20 TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Function: Reorder Points
• Setting: Set reorder point; auto-generate PO to default supplier.
Benefits
4.2 Ensures uninterrupted production through timely restocking.
4.3 Centralized tracking for compliance, audit, and procurement KPIs.
4.4 Increases procurement team productivity by enabling exception-focused procurement.
4.5 Improves supplier relationship management with timely, accurate purchase orders.
4.6 Supports multi-location and multi-supplier coordination at scale.
4.7 Provides adaptability to dynamic BOMs and aircraft part criticality.
4.8 Reduces emergency expediting and related costs.
4.9 Synchronizes procurement analytics for forecasting and cost control.
4.10 Enforces corporate procurement policy via standardized, automated action flows.