Automated inventory tracking for food/medical supplies

Purpose

 1.1. Enables real-time tracking, replenishment alerts, consumption rate analysis, and auditing of food and medical supplies at Anganwadi centers.
 1.2. Reduces manual error, ensures accurate reporting for government compliance, and streamlines distribution to children and expectant mothers.
 1.3. Supports demand forecasting, waste reduction, stock rotation, and automated requisition workflows tailored for small rural centers.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. Low inventory threshold reached (configurable per item).
 2.2. Supply receipt or dispatch logged.
 2.3. Scheduled daily or weekly inventory audits.
 2.4. Manual entry by authorized staff via mobile app or web portal.
 2.5. System sync event with government or NGO supply chain APIs.

Platform Variants

 3.1. Google Sheets
  • Feature: Use Google Sheets API 'spreadsheets.values.append' for auto-entry; trigger on cell change via webhook.

 3.2. Airtable
  • Feature: Automations with "When record matches conditions"; use Inventory Table with webhook or scripting block.

 3.3. Microsoft Power Automate
  • Feature: "When a new item is added/modified" trigger in SharePoint; connect to flow for notifications.

 3.4. Salesforce
  • Feature: Inventory custom object; configure Process Builder or Flow for status updates and triggers.

 3.5. Zoho Inventory
  • Feature: 'Inventory Adjustments' API; trigger automation on low stock alert.

 3.6. QuickBooks Online
  • Feature: Inventory API, 'Create Inventory Adjustment'; monitor with scheduled reports.

 3.7. Twilio SMS
  • Feature: 'Messages' API; send SMS notification when inventory is low or new stock arrives.

 3.8. SendGrid
  • Feature: 'Mail Send' API for operator alerts; auto-email procurement team on threshold breach.

 3.9. Slack
  • Feature: Incoming Webhooks; post real-time inventory alerts to dedicated channel.

 3.10. WhatsApp Business API
  • Feature: Send templated inventory updates to staff using 'messages' endpoint.

 3.11. REST API (Custom Government Portal)
  • Feature: Trigger workflow with POST call when new GRN (goods received note) is generated.

 3.12. SAP Business One
  • Feature: Inventory Management API; setup event triggers for goods issue/receipt.

 3.13. Tally ERP
  • Feature: ODBC/Middleware trigger on stock movement voucher entry.

 3.14. Freshdesk
  • Feature: Ticket creation on out-of-stock; auto-assign supply request ticket.

 3.15. Monday.com
  • Feature: Automation with 'When item status changes'; trigger on stock status columns.

 3.16. Trello
  • Feature: Power-Ups and Webhooks; auto-create card on missing items.

 3.17. HubSpot
  • Feature: Custom workflow using inventory property change as trigger.

 3.18. Shopify
  • Feature: 'Inventory Levels' API; notify stakeholders on product out-of-stock in store inventory.

 3.19. Odoo
  • Feature: Warehouse Management module; configure reordering rules and scheduled actions.

 3.20. Notion
  • Feature: API integration; database updates trigger custom notifications.

 3.21. Oracle NetSuite
  • Feature: SuiteScript workflow on low inventory field validation.

Benefits

 4.1. Minimizes manual tracking and administrative burden.
 4.2. Prevents stockouts and overstocking.
 4.3. Enhances compliance with governmental reporting.
 4.4. Improves efficiency of procurement cycles.
 4.5. Enables granular visibility and fast response to inventory challenges.
 4.6. Integrates seamlessly with both legacy and modern digital platforms suited to Anganwadi operation scale.