Inventory & Supply Chain Automation**Purpose**
1.2. Monitor inventory levels automatedly, send real-time alerts for expiring lots, and automate traceability for audits and recalls.
1.3. Improve supply chain automation efficiency, optimize stock rotation, and support proactive replenishment strategies.
**Trigger Conditions**
2.2. Scheduled inventory scans detecting approaching lot expiry dates.
2.3. Real-time system events or threshold triggers for ‘soon-to-expire’ or ‘expired’ SKUs.
2.4. Manual update by warehouse or logistics staff (barcode/QR code scan).
**Platform Variants**
• Feature/Setting: Batch Management; automated expiry date assignment/notification via SAP Batch Input API.
• Configuration: Activate batch management, use `/api/v1/batch/expiry` for expiry automation.
3.2. **Oracle NetSuite**
• Feature/Setting: Lot Numbered Inventory; automated expiry tracking and workflow triggers.
• Configuration: Enable lot tracking, set “Expiry Notification Workflow” in SuiteFlow.
3.3. **Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain**
• Feature/Setting: Inventory Batch Attributes; automate expiry alerts via Power Automate connector.
• Configuration: Create a “When batch expires” automation in Power Automate.
3.4. **Zoho Inventory**
• Feature/Setting: Batch Tracking & Automation; expiry alerts through Zoho Flow API.
• Configuration: Connect Zoho Flow, automate email/SMS alerts on batch expiry dates.
3.5. **Odoo Inventory**
• Feature/Setting: Expiry Dates Automation; automates lot tracking and scheduled actions.
• Configuration: Enable lots & expiry dates, automate notification actions via Odoo Scheduled Actions API.
3.6. **Infor CloudSuite**
• Feature/Setting: Item Lot Control; automatedly track and notify on lot expiry using Infor ION API.
• Configuration: Set expiry tracking rules, configure ION “Event Management” workflows.
3.7. **Fishbowl Inventory**
• Feature/Setting: Automated Lot/Expiration Date Tracking; email alerts API.
• Configuration: Set lot expiry parameters; automate alerts via webhook integration.
3.8. **QuickBooks Commerce**
• Feature/Setting: Automated batch tracking; expiry API available.
• Configuration: Enable batch tracking, set expiry workflow in API settings.
3.9. **TradeGecko**
• Feature/Setting: Batch/Expiry automation; webhook triggers for expiring lots.
• Configuration: Use “Inventory webhook” for automated notifications.
3.10. **HighJump (Körber) WMS**
• Feature/Setting: Automated lot/expiry workflows; HighJump REST API.
• Configuration: Use “Lot Expiry Alert” workflow API endpoint.
3.11. **SAP S/4HANA**
• Feature/Setting: Expiry & Batch Data Handling; automated API for inventory lot expiration.
• Configuration: Enable “Batch Information Cockpit”; automate alerts via `/sap/opu/odata/SAP/ZINVENTORY/Batch`.
3.12. **Infor M3**
• Feature/Setting: Automated lot/expiry data; M3 API for stock movement and expiry check.
• Configuration: Enable “Lot and Date Control” and automate expiry triggers in workflow.
3.13. **Barcode Systems (Honeywell)**
• Feature/Setting: Automated lot scan & expiry triggers; Honeywell Mobility Edge APIs.
• Configuration: Use barcode scanning with expiry mapping automation.
3.14. **GS1 Digital Link**
• Feature/Setting: Smart expiry and lot code scanning; event trigger through GS1 API.
• Configuration: Automate expiry notifications using scanned GS1 codes and open API.
3.15. **Shopify**
• Feature/Setting: Expiry management plug-in automation; webhooks on product expiry.
• Configuration: Install expiry tracking app, set expiry/lot webhook for automated actions.
3.16. **Netstock**
• Feature/Setting: Inventory expiry dashboard; API-driven expiry alerts automation.
• Configuration: Activate batch expiry dashboard, automate alert integrations via API.
3.17. **Cin7**
• Feature/Setting: Automated batch/expiry reporting; API for lot expiry webhook.
• Configuration: Enable batch track fields, automate expiry report trigger via API.
3.18. **Xero Inventory**
• Feature/Setting: Automation for expiry tracking via partner integrations.
• Configuration: Use inventory add-on with automated expiry/lot alerts via webhook.
3.19. **SendGrid**
• Feature/Setting: Automated alert emails for expiring batches.
• Configuration: Configure API to send expiry notifications on batch trigger.
3.20. **Twilio SMS**
• Feature/Setting: Automated SMS alerts to warehouse staff for lot expiry.
• Configuration: Set up the Twilio API to send notifications on expiry detection event.
**Benefits**
4.2. Automatedly reduces inventory waste through proactive expiry alerts.
4.3. Automating staff notification and scheduling of necessary actions.
4.4. Supports end-to-end supply chain automation and better stock visibility.
4.5. Improves customer safety and operational efficiency by automating compliance.