Inventory Reorder Point Automation
A done-for-you logistics automation built for the Inventory Planner, connecting Slack and Google Sheets so the work below happens on its own.
What this automation does, step by step
As inventory levels update in the warehouse management system with each pick and receipt, this automation continuously watches every SKU against a reorder threshold calculated from that supplier's specific lead time.
The moment stock hits that point, it automatically generates a purchase order draft for the usual supplier at the usual order quantity and notifies the buyer to review and approve it.
The business stops finding out it's out of stock only after a customer order fails to fulfill, catching the gap while there's still time to reorder.
- A WMS (Fishbowl or NetSuite)
- Zapier or Make.com
- Google Sheets
- Email or Slack
Using different software? We build around what you already have, so you never have to switch tools to automate.
The manual way vs. the automated way
Without automation
Without a system in place, an inventory planner has to manually chase down updates, send reminders one by one, and hope nothing falls through the cracks. It rarely feels urgent in the moment, but it adds up fast.
With this automation
- Low-stock and reorder alerts before you run out
- Vendor and subcontractor confirmations that chase themselves
- Preventive maintenance scheduled by usage or date
- Work orders and project milestones that update stakeholders
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