Purpose
1.2. Ensure continuous product availability, optimize warehouse management, minimize manual errors, and streamline supplier communication.
1.3. Provide real-time visibility into reorder needs across distributed locations, support multi-supplier arrangements, and integrate with procurement systems.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Periodic inventory check scheduled or triggered by sales transactions, warehouse updates, or stock reconciliation.
2.3. Exception conditions: sudden spikes in demand, supplier delays, or delivery disruptions.
Platform Variants
3.1. SAP S/4HANA
• Function: MRP Run (Material Requirements Planning) with BAPI_MATERIAL_STOCK_REQ_LIST API for real-time triggers on low stock.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Setting: Reorder Point Automation; use Inventory Replenishment API to schedule auto-purchase orders.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature: Inventory Management module’s automatic reorder; configure Minimum Order Quantity triggers.
3.4. Salesforce
• API: Inventory Management API + Process Builder to auto-create PO records when quantity threshold met.
3.5. Zoho Inventory
• Setting: Auto Reorder Notification with Zoho Inventory REST API; webhook on threshold breach.
3.6. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature: Automatic Stock Alert; use QuickBooks Inventory API for reorder management.
3.7. SAP Business One
• Function: Item Management—set Minimum and Maximum Inventory Levels; schedule order recommendations.
3.8. TradeGecko (now QuickBooks Commerce)
• Setting: Order Automation Rules using the Inventory Endpoint; trigger flows via integrations.
3.9. Odoo
• Feature: Automated Reordering Rules; configure product-level minimum stock and supplier data.
3.10. Shopify
• API: Inventory Level API; app integration for auto-PO when threshold reached.
3.11. Magento Commerce
• Setting: Stock Management Config, enable Low Stock Notification; REST API for supplier dispatch.
3.12. SAP Ariba
• API: Procurement Orders API triggers based on SKU stock minimums.
3.13. Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM
• Function: Supply Planning—set up Supply Requests with threshold conditions.
3.14. Epicor ERP
• Feature: Automated Order Generation using Inventory Management module.
3.15. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Auto-Reorder Point with scheduled email or API notification.
3.16. Brightpearl
• API: Inventory Thresholds endpoint triggers Purchase Orders on breach.
3.17. Cin7
• Setting: Stock Reorder Automation via Reorder Reports; API to trigger supplier emails.
3.18. Unleashed Software
• Feature: Automated Purchase Orders; configuration in Inventory Control.
3.19. Linnworks
• Setting: Automated Low Stock Actions; order-generation workflow.
3.20. Katana MRP
• API: Stock API with Low Stock Alert function; auto-create PO via workflow integration.
Benefits
4.2. Saves labor by removing manual tracking and ordering steps.
4.3. Ensures timely restocking to meet wholesale and retail demand.
4.4. Reduces inventory holding costs by optimizing order timing and size.
4.5. Enables multi-location, multi-supplier support for carbonated beverage distribution.