Auto-reordering of raw materials based on threshold levels

**Purpose**

 1.1. Ensure timely replenishment of raw materials as stock levels reach predefined minimums.
 1.2. Prevent production delays from material shortages by automating supplier notification and purchase order creation.
 1.3. Integrate inventory management with supplier systems to streamline procurement.
 1.4. Minimize human errors and optimize storage costs by maintaining ideal material quantities.
 1.5. Achieve operational efficiency and continuity in beverage production lines.

**Trigger Conditions**

 2.1. Inventory quantity for any raw material falls to or below a set reorder threshold.
 2.2. Periodic scheduled inventory check completes and identifies stock below reorder level.
 2.3. Receipt of new sales orders updating projected inventory to below threshold.
 2.4. Manual override or urgent reorder request logged by authorized staff.

**Platform Variants**

 3.1. SAP ERP
  • MM (Materials Management) – BAPI_MATERIAL_STOCK_REQ_LIST for real-time stock check and SAP PO creation API for orders.
 3.2. Oracle NetSuite
  • Inventory Management – Set Reorder Point; Restlet or SuiteScript for Automated PO.
 3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Inventory Journals API – automate inventory levels and trigger Replenishment API.
 3.4. Odoo
  • Inventory App – rules for automated reordering and Purchase module for supplier orders.
 3.5. QuickBooks Commerce
  • Stock Levels Endpoint – monitor; Purchase Orders API for reordering.
 3.6. Zoho Inventory
  • Reorder Point Setting and Purchase Order API for automatic supplier requests.
 3.7. Unleashed Software
  • Stock Alerts setting and API endpoint: /purchaseOrders for order creation.
 3.8. Fishbowl Inventory
  • Automatic Reorder Points and REST API for order generation.
 3.9. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
  • Low Stock Alerts and automated PO via API: /purchase_orders/new.
 3.10. Shopify
  • Inventory Levels API (inventory_levels/adjust), trigger reorder workflow via app integration.
 3.11. Cin7
  • Stock Level Alerts and Purchase Order Generation with built-in automation.
 3.12. Katana MRP
  • Minimum Stock API and Automated Purchase Orders flow.
 3.13. SAP Business One
  • Inventory Alerts Configuration and Purchase Request Generation via Service Layer API.
 3.14. Sage X3
  • Inventory Rules (Reorder Point) and REST API for automated POs.
 3.15. Epicor ERP
  • Inventory Low-Level Codes, Auto PO Generation endpoint.
 3.16. Infor CloudSuite
  • Replenishment Planning Services API and PO Automation settings.
 3.17. IBM Sterling Inventory Visibility
  • Inventory Thresholds and Action API to trigger procurement orders.
 3.18. Blue Yonder (JDA)
  • Replenishment Optimization Module with email/EDI auto-PO.
 3.19. Coupa
  • Inventory Minimums and PO Creation API (POST /purchase_orders).
 3.20. SAP Ariba
  • Inventory Monitoring Integrated with Ariba Network; trigger CreateOrderRequest API.
 3.21. Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM
  • Monitor Stock API and Replenishment Automation (PO Creation API).
 3.22. SyteLine (Infor ERP)
  • Inventory Reorder Rules and Automatic PO Engine.
 3.23. Microsoft Power Automate
  • Inventory data event listener and HTTP action to trigger PO on any standard ERP.
 3.24. AWS Lambda
  • Custom function triggered by inventory update event to request supplier order via email/API.

**Benefits**

 4.1. Eliminates manual tracking errors and human delays in reordering.
 4.2. Prevents stockouts and production interruptions.
 4.3. Reduces overhead and storage costs by aligning inventory with true demand.
 4.4. Automates supplier communication for seamless procurement cycles.
 4.5. Frees staff for higher-value tasks beyond routine inventory monitoring.
 4.6. Enhances data accuracy for inventory forecasting and planning.
 4.7. Scales effortlessly across multiple warehouses and suppliers.
 4.8. Auditable, traceable purchase order and fulfillment process.