Inventory level monitoring and reorder triggers

Purpose

 1.1. Ensure optimal stock of raw materials, components, and finished goods to meet production and demand.
 1.2. Prevent stockouts and overstocking, avoiding production delays and excess inventory costs.
 1.3. Automate notifications and supplier orders when inventory hits threshold levels.
 1.4. Generate comprehensive audit logs of inventory adjustments for compliance and analysis.
 1.5. Integrate seamlessly with procurement, finance, and ERP for unified operations.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. Inventory item quantity falls below predefined reorder point.
 2.2. Real-time stock update from barcode/RFID scan or sensor input.
 2.3. Scheduled end-of-day inventory reconciliation detects discrepancies.
 2.4. Supplier delivery confirmation modifies available stock.
 2.5. Custom thresholds for high-turnover vs. slow-mover items.

Platform Variants

 3.1. SAP S/4HANA
 • Feature/Setting: Configure MRP Control Parameters; Transaction: MD02 – Material requirements planning run.
 3.2. Oracle NetSuite
 • Feature/Setting: Advanced Inventory Management; Automatic Replenishment Point Setup via API or UI.
 3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory management module; Min./Max. Inventory Level Alert via workflow editor.
 3.4. Zoho Inventory
 • Feature/Setting: Reorder Level Alerts; Inventory API endpoint: v1/items.
 3.5. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
 • Feature/Setting: Low Stock Reports; Threshold-based email trigger via API.
 3.6. Fishbowl Inventory
 • Feature/Setting: Auto-Reorder Plugin; Automated Purchase Order creation module.
 3.7. Odoo ERP
 • Feature/Setting: Minimum Stock Rules; Automated action on ‘stock.level’ model.
 3.8. Cin7
 • Feature/Setting: Stock Alert Notifications; Customize “Product Reorder” automation in dashboard.
 3.9. Unleashed
 • Feature/Setting: Low Stock Alert; Order API endpoint for PO trigger.
 3.10. Epicor
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Management Dashboard; BAQ (Business Activity Query) for low stock event.
 3.11. Infor M3
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Control Module; KPI thresholds via M3 APIs.
 3.12. QuickBooks Online
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Quantity Alert; Webhooks for reorder notification.
 3.13. Shopify
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Level API; Flow automation for reorder email.
 3.14. Sage X3
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Monitoring; Process Alert Configuration for min/max stock.
 3.15. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Management Module; Threshold-based notifications.
 3.16. Acumatica
 • Feature/Setting: Stock Replenishment Automation; Workflow for purchase requisition.
 3.17. Plex Manufacturing Cloud
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Replenishment Rules; Event-based triggers.
 3.18. Brightpearl
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Threshold Monitoring; Automated PO via integration.
 3.19. Priority ERP
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Alerts; Event handler for understock via API.
 3.20. SAP Business One
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory Alerts; ‘Alert Management’ configuration for reorder.
 3.21. Amazon Web Services (AWS) – SNS
 • Feature/Setting: Stock level trigger via Lambda function; SNS topic for alert broadcast.
 3.22. Google Cloud Functions
 • Feature/Setting: Inventory webhook triggers; real-time Google Sheets logging.

Benefits

 4.1. Reduction in production stoppages and expedited orders.
 4.2. Optimal stock efficiency, lowering holding costs and reducing waste.
 4.3. Fewer manual errors, faster restock cycles, increased supplier reliability.
 4.4. End-to-end visibility for management and compliance.
 4.5. Improved responsiveness to supply chain risks and market demands.