Inventory & Supply Chain ManagementPurpose
1.2. Replace manual ordering with automated PO workflows for efficiency, reduced errors, timely replenishment, and optimized supplier relationships.
1.3. Enable real-time tracking, standardized documents, and multi-channel notifications about inventory needs and supplier PO submissions.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled automator triggers daily/weekly based on forecasted consumption.
2.3. External supplier API low-stock webhooks or deviation from forecast initiate automated PO workflows.
2.4. Manual review/override by manager if system detects outlier order quantity.
Platform Variants
• API: PurchaseOrderService
• Automates PO creation/dispatch to vendors when triggered via low-stock in Inventory module.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• SuiteTalk API: purchaseOrder.add()
• Automatedly generates a PO with item, vendor, and delivery date; notifies supply chain manager.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• API: /purchaseOrders
• Automates creation of new PO drafts and triggers email alert to procurement.
3.4. QuickBooks Online
• API: PurchaseOrder endpoint
• Automated PO draft; auto-populates vendor and item details for Marathi menu items.
3.5. Xero
• API: POST /purchaseorders
• Automates PO sending to suppliers and stock absorption on delivery.
3.6. Zoho Inventory
• API: /purchaseorders
• Automator triggers based on reorder points.
3.7. Odoo
• Automated RFQ (Request for Quotation) rule in Inventory app
• Automates vendor order generation for low inventory.
3.8. Shopify
• Purchase Order Management App or webhook trigger
• Automatedly requests inventory restocks and notifies suppliers.
3.9. Square for Restaurants
• API: Inventory.Counts webhook + custom PO app
• Triggers PO creation when counts drop.
3.10. FreshBooks
• Purchase Order extension/API
• Automates PO issue and approval email.
3.11. Sage Intacct
• API: create_potransaction
• Automates purchase requisition to supplier.
3.12. Vend (Lightspeed)
• Inventory reorder feature/API
• Automatically generates purchase order for predefined vendors.
3.13. Toast POS
• Integration with xtraCHEF/MarketMan
• Automates PO generation for kitchen supplies.
3.14. MarketMan
• Auto-PO and reorder level settings
• Sends PO to supplier based on dynamic usage trends.
3.15. KashFlow
• API: Purchases endpoint
• Automatedly creates and emails PO to vendor.
3.16. Marg ERP
• Purchase Order automation route
• Automates periodic supplier order for Marathi specialty items.
3.17. TallyPrime
• ODBC/API with automation triggers
• Automatedly populates and generates POs based on min/max stock.
3.18. Gusto Inventory
• API: Automated reorder rules
• Triggers automatic PO execution.
3.19. Ivalua
• Purchase Order API / workflow templates
• Automates multi-level PO approvals & dispatch.
3.20. Coupa
• Create_PO API / Automated requisition
• PO auto-creation and e-invoicing for suppliers.
3.21. Google Sheets + Custom Apps Script
• OnEdit trigger
• Automates PO PDF and emails upon stock data update.
3.22. Airtable
• Automations: When inventory low, send PO-formatted email via Outlook/Gmail.
3.23. Monday.com
• Integration: Inventory app + Outlook/Gmail
• Automatedly generates and sends PO document based on stock triggers.
3.24. Jira Service Management
• Automation rules for ‘Create PO’ issue type based on tickets.
Benefits
4.2. Automator ensures timely restocking, preventing ingredient shortages.
4.3. Enables data-driven inventory management to optimize cash flow.
4.4. Improves supplier relationships with accurate, automated documentation.
4.5. Provides reliable digital audit trail of automated purchase activities.
4.6. Automatedly notifies relevant staff for exceptions/reviews.
4.7. Automatable and scalable to multiple kitchen locations and vendors.