Supplier and Procurement AutomationPurpose
1.2. Reduce stockouts or overstocking by dynamically identifying optimal reorder points using real-time sales, inventory, and procurement data.
1.3. Streamline procurement cycles, ensuring timely reordering aligned with demand and supplier delivery timelines.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled recalculation (e.g., daily or weekly timer) triggers review of sales & inventory trends.
2.3. Manual trigger via staff dashboard for ad hoc review and recalculation.
2.4. Detectable spike or drop in sales trends, possibly due to event or marketing activity.
Platform Variants
• Function: Scheduled Flow, Inventory connector, custom HTTP Request for ERP.
• Example: Set flow to trigger every night; use “When an item is modified” for inventory.
3.2. Zapier
• Feature: Inventory app integration, Formatter, Webhooks by Zapier.
• Example: Trigger on inventory updates, run a calculation, trigger webhook to procurement app.
3.3. Make (Integromat)
• Module: Scheduler, HTTP, Inventory system integration module.
• Example: Scheduled watcher, retrieve inventory, push calculations to ERP.
3.4. AWS Lambda
• API: Scheduled EventBridge, AWS SDK for inventory DB, Lambda function for logic.
• Example: Lambda function runs calculation logic on inventory objects nightly.
3.5. Google Apps Script
• Trigger: Time-driven trigger, integration with Google Sheets API.
• Example: Daily trigger pulls sales/inventory sheet, updates reorder column.
3.6. UiPath
• Activity: Orchestrator scheduled job, Inventory API integration.
• Example: RPA bot fetches data, runs calculation, writes back results.
3.7. SAP Business One
• Transaction/Object: Inventory Management API, Custom alert configuration.
• Example: Set up alert for reorder threshold and calculation via script.
3.8. Oracle NetSuite
• Integration: SuiteScript, Scheduled Script, Inventory Item record.
• Example: Custom script runs nightly to determine reorder point.
3.9. Shopify
• API: Order, InventoryLevel, Webhook configuration.
• Example: Shopify webhook triggers on inventory change, custom app updates threshold.
3.10. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: Inventory API, Automation triggers.
• Example: Use webhook/API to read data and update reorder quantity.
3.11. Zoho Inventory
• Function: Scheduled Automation, Inventory Threshold rules.
• Example: Automation recalculates threshold per SKU and notifies purchasing.
3.12. NetSuite
• Script: SuiteScript with Restlet for reorder point automation.
• Example: Script triggers on stock level change, recalculates reorder.
3.13. Salesforce
• Integration: Inventory Management custom object, Apex scheduled job.
• Example: Apex class runs scheduled calculation, updates records.
3.14. Fishbowl Inventory
• Integration: API triggers for real-time level checks and reorder calculation.
• Example: Use API endpoint to query and update reorder points.
3.15. Odoo
• Feature: Automated Actions, Inventory Replenishment Rule.
• Example: Cron job runs calculation and updates min/max quantities.
3.16. Cin7
• Integration: API Connector, Custom Flow for reorder calculation.
• Example: Set custom trigger to recalculate and write thresholds.
3.17. Lightspeed Retail
• Feature: Inventory API, custom webhook notifications.
• Example: Webhook on inventory level triggers recalculation module.
3.18. DEAR Systems
• API: InventoryLevel endpoint, Automation module.
• Example: Poll API, process calculation, push new order threshold.
3.19. Square POS
• API: InventoryCount, Webhook configuration.
• Example: Webhook on count change, custom app recalculates reorder quantity.
3.20. WooCommerce
• Hook: Scheduled Action, REST API Inventory endpoint.
• Example: WC Cron runs script to recalculate and set low stock level.
Benefits
4.2. Responds dynamically to sales trends and supplier performance.
4.3. Reduces manual intervention for reorder processes.
4.4. Ensures continuous stock of fast-moving titles and cost control for slow sellers.
4.5. Enables staff to focus on strategic tasks, not routine data checks.
4.6. Enhances supplier relationships through more predictable, timely orders.