Sales and Inventory ManagementPurpose
1.2. Instantly alert designated staff or management when inventory drops below set thresholds.
1.3. Automatically trigger supplier reordering processes to replenish stock.
1.4. Synchronize updated stock data in real time across sales channels, e-commerce platforms, and internal dashboards.
1.5. Minimize stockouts, lost sales, and overstock by maintaining accurate supply chain visibility.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled daily/weekly inventory scan reveals listed items below reorder threshold.
2.3. Manual override or alert creation by staff for critical items.
2.4. API webhook/automated update from POS or warehouse systems reflecting new low-stock status.
Platform Variants
3.1. Shopify
• Inventory API: Set up webhook on inventory_level/update, trigger workflow if quantity < threshold.
3.2. WooCommerce
• REST API: Monitor GET /wp-json/wc/v3/products?stock_status=low-stock for items flagged as low in stock.
3.3. Square
• Inventory API: Subscribe to webhook events for inventory.count.updated, filter by threshold.
3.4. Lightspeed Retail
• API endpoint /inventory: Configure periodic GET, alert when item.qty_on_hand < min_qty.
3.5. QuickBooks Commerce
• Stock API webhook: Use ProductStockUpdated event, compare new quantity to reorder level.
3.6. Zoho Inventory
• Webhook for stock on hand: Trigger on update, conditional logic if available_stock < reorder_point.
3.7. Cin7
• Stock by Product API: Query stock levels, notify if below location-specific minimum.
3.8. DEAR Systems
• Inventory API: Scheduler checks GetInventoryList, triggers reorder if stock_on_hand < reorder_level.
3.9. TradeGecko
• Webhooks: Product updated event, ensure current stock compared against reorder quantity.
3.10. SAP Business One
• DI API: Alert objects on warehouse stock levels, send alert if Item.Stock < Item.MinStock.
3.11. Netsuite
• SuiteScript Scheduled Script: Automate checks of InventoryBalance field and notify if threshold is breached.
3.12. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Inventory Journal API: Monitor posting, trigger Power Automate flow to alert if below set minimum.
3.13. Oracle NetSuite
• REST API: GET on inventory items, if available < reorder point, invoke supplier PO creation.
3.14. Vend by Lightspeed
• API: Use GET /products/{id}/inventory, if current_amount < alert_thres, invoke notification.
3.15. Skubana
• Inventory API: Webhook for low_stock event, auto-create reorder task.
3.16. PrestaShop
• Webservice Stock API: Monitor stock_availables, trigger email when quantity < minimal_quantity.
3.17. Magento
• REST API: GET /V1/stockStatuses, alert if qty < notify_stock_qty in configuration.
3.18. Amazon Seller Central
• Reports API: Schedule inventory health report, use low quantity to create email/task.
3.19. Cin7 Core
• API: Subscription webhooks for inventory changes, automate supplier email if product_level < reorder point.
3.20. Google Sheets
• Sheets API: IF formula or macro script that emails or messages when a cell’s value dips below set number.
3.21. Slack
• Incoming Webhooks: Automatic message post via API when low stock is detected in connected systems.
3.22. Twilio
• Programmable SMS: Trigger SMS from API when inventory drop event detected.
3.23. SendGrid
• Email API: Automated email alert via trigger from inventory management platform.
3.24. Microsoft Teams
• Incoming Webhook: Push alert message to designated channel on low inventory event.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces manual labor for inventory tracking and ordering tasks.
4.3. Enables timely replenishment for high-demand products.
4.4. Real-time alignment of physical stock and digital records.
4.5. Improves supplier relationships through consistent, automated purchase orders.