Purchasing & Supply ChainPurpose
1.2. Purpose includes scheduled inventory reconciliation, automated reordering based on stock thresholds, automated PO submissions, and automated tracking of order status with full supplier chain visibility.
1.3. Automation ensures stockouts are minimized, over-ordering is avoided, and administrative time is reduced by automating manual procurement and restocking workflows.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled intervals for inventory review using automatable triggers (e.g., daily, weekly).
2.3. Manual trigger from purchasing team via authorized portal or app.
2.4. Supplier sends inventory or promotion updates, which automatedly trigger analysis and restocking rules.
Platform Variants
3.1. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Use Service Layer API /PurchaseOrders endpoint to automate PO submissions and status checks.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: Use SuiteTalk REST Web Services for automated PO creation and inventory tracking.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Automate procurement with OData PurchaseOrder API endpoint.
3.4. TradeGecko (QuickBooks Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Product/StockAdjustment API for automating inventory sync and reorder automation.
3.5. Unleashed Software
• Feature/Setting: Automate product and supplier endpoint calls for restock orders using Unleashed API.
3.6. Brightpearl
• Feature/Setting: Use Goods-out Notes API to automate creation of restocking shipments.
3.7. Cin7
• Feature/Setting: Orders API automates creation of supplier orders when thresholds are met.
3.8. Xero
• Feature/Setting: Automated Bills endpoint for automating PO creation and supplier invoice matching.
3.9. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Use Purchase Orders and Inventory APIs for automatedly generating restock orders.
3.10. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Automate InventoryAdjustment and PurchaseOrder API for seamless restocking.
3.11. Odoo
• Feature/Setting: REST API Purchases module automates RFQ and PO management based on inventory automation.
3.12. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: InventoryLevel and FulfillmentOrder APIs for automating stock syncing and reorder logic.
3.13. WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: Automate REST API for inventory and order generation when levels are low.
3.14. BigCommerce
• Feature/Setting: Inventory API endpoints automate synchronization and purchasing from wholesalers.
3.15. QuickBooks Online
• Feature/Setting: Automated Purchase API endpoint for creating supplier bills/restocking orders.
3.16. Vend
• Feature/Setting: Use Order and Inventory endpoints to automate PO and inventory flow.
3.17. TradeCloud
• Feature/Setting: Automatedly use SupplierOrder API for restock automation and shipment tracking.
3.18. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Providers (e.g., SPS Commerce)
• Feature/Setting: Automate PO, ASN, and Invoice document exchange via EDI Integration/API.
3.19. Infor CloudSuite
• Feature/Setting: Automate SupplierOrder API for end-to-end procurement automation.
3.20. Katana MRP
• Feature/Setting: Automatedly trigger Purchase Orders via Katana API when inventory falls below set limits.
Benefits
4.2. Automates faster response to stockouts, enhancing customer satisfaction and reputation.
4.3. Automator reduces human errors and automates repetitive supplier communications.
4.4. Automating supply chain provides full visibility and reporting for compliance and auditing.
4.5. Automates cost savings by automating smarter restock decisions and reducing urgent orders.