Purpose
1.2. Automating ledger updates, alerting discrepancies, enabling automated restocking prompts, reducing manual efforts, and ensuring real-time stock accuracy in metal fabrication workflows.
1.3. Automate supplier communication for automated resolving mismatches, report generation, and compliance documentation.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Trigger on scheduled intervals (e.g., end-of-day) to automate comparison of stock levels with received data.
2.3. Automate triggers on EDI/API updates from supplier portals, barcode/RFID scans, or manual item receipts.
Platform Variants
• Function/Setting: Automate Inventory Management > Goods Movement (MIGO) via API integration for automated reconciliation.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/API: Automate Item Receipt and Inventory Adjustments via SuiteTalk Web Services (receiveInventory, adjustInventory).
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/API: Automating Inventory Journals and Purchase Order Receipt API (updateInventoryPosting, postGoodsReceived).
3.4. Epicor ERP
• Function: Automate Inventory Transfer and Receipt Processing via REST API (InventoryReceipt Service).
3.5. QuickBooks Online
• Feature/API: Automated Inventory Asset Updates using the PurchaseReceipt API.
3.6. Odoo
• Module/API: Inventory > Automated Transfers and Incoming Shipments via XML-RPC / JSON-RPC endpoints.
3.7. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Automate Inventory Module > Receipt Reconciliation Workflow Automation plugin.
3.8. Infor CloudSuite Industrial
• API: Automate Inventory Transaction Entry and Purchase Receipt modules.
3.9. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/API: Automated Goods Received Note (GRN) and Inventory Adjustment via Product Update and API Webhook.
3.10. Katana MRP
• Feature/API: Purchase Order Receive and Automated Stock Sync endpoint.
3.11. Shopify
• Admin API: Automate Inventory Level Update and Fulfillment creation on inventoryItem/fulfillment endpoint.
3.12. Xero
• Feature/API: Purchase Order Receipts and Automated Inventory Adjustments via API PUT Inventory Items.
3.13. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• API: Automate Purchase Order Receipt and Automated Inventory Sync via /purchase_orders/receive endpoint.
3.14. Unleashed
• Feature: Automated Stock Reconciliation API for GRN and Inventory Adjustment.
3.15. Cin7
• API: Automate StockOnHand endpoint & Automated GRN match to Purchase Order.
3.16. SAP Business One
• Feature/API: Goods Receipt PO Automation using DI Service Layer API.
3.17. Sage 200
• Add-in: Automated Purchase Order and Automated Stock Reconciliation Module.
3.18. Acumatica
• Feature/API: Purchase Receipts & Inventory Adjustments via Automated API Push.
3.19. SYSPRO
• Business Object: Automated Inventory Transactions via INVTRN (Inventory Transactions) API.
3.20. DEAR Systems
• API: Automate Purchase Stock Update and Automated Inventory Reconciliation in the Inventory API.
3.21. Google Sheets
• AppScript/Integration: Automateded import of GRN forms and Automated reconciliation formulas/scripts.
3.22. Airtable
• API: Automated Record Updates on Receipt and Automated Inventory validation workflows.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces errors, enforces real-time updates, and increases reliability in stock counts.
4.3. Supports automated ordering, avoids overstocking/stockouts, and strengthens audit trails.
4.4. Enhances supplier accountability and automates compliance documentation.
4.5. Automates reporting and analytics for metal fabrication supply chain efficiency.