Inventory & Stock Management

Accurate stock levels, automated reorder alerts, and supplier POs without anyone counting by hand.

80 hrs
Time saved/month
12
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Inventory and stock management involves manually checking stock levels across multiple sales channels, updating spreadsheets, and coordinating purchase orders with suppliers. This manual process is time-consuming, error-prone, and creates delays when stock runs low.

Automation pulls real-time stock data from all channels, updates inventory records automatically, identifies items below reorder thresholds, and generates purchase orders ready to send. the team focuses on exceptions and supplier relationships instead of data entry.

Key features
Pull real-time stock levels from all sales channels automatically
Flag items below reorder thresholds and alert your team instantly
Generate complete purchase orders with supplier selection and order quantities
Sync inventory adjustments to accounting records without manual entry
Track supplier responses and expected delivery dates in one place
Reduce data entry errors and reconciliation time

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Sale completed or stock check scheduledtrigger

A sale is recorded or a scheduled daily inventory sync runs. The automation platform receives the trigger and begins the flow.

2. Fetch current stock from all channels

The automation queries and any other sales channels via API to retrieve real-time stock quantities for all SKUs.

3. Update master inventory record

Stock figures are written, replacing manual entry. Formulas calculate totals and flag items below reorder threshold.

4. Evaluate reorder rules and compose PO

The automation reviews each low-stock item, applies reorder logic (quantity, supplier, lead time), and drafts a purchase order with all required details.

5. Send PO to supplier via email

The composed PO is sent to the supplier's email address. A copy is logged for tracking.

6. Sync inventory to accounting system

Stock adjustments and received goods are automatically posted or Xero, keeping accounting records current.

7. Notify team of critical stock alerts

Messages are sent to the operations and sales teams flagging stockouts, overstock, or items requiring manual review.

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Estimated Time Saving
80hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:12 Companies

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