Smart Inventory Optimization & Replenishment Process
Automate inventory management by integrating Google Sheets, Gmail, and custom logic using n8n. The workflow automatically checks stock levels, generates purchase orders, and sends emails to suppliers, streamlining procurement and keeping inventory up to date.
Main Use Cases:
- Automatically check inventory stock levels on a scheduled basis.
- Identify low-stock items that need replenishment.
- Automatically generate purchase orders for low-stock items.
- Send purchase order emails to suppliers without manual intervention.
- Update Google Sheets to track purchase orders and inventory status.
How It Works:
This workflow automates inventory management by combining scheduled stock checks, automated decision-making, and communication with suppliers.
1. Scheduled Trigger
- The workflow runs automatically every day to perform inventory checks without manual intervention.
2. Get Low Stock Items
- Retrieves product records from Google Sheets where stock levels are below predefined thresholds.
3. Process Each Low Stock Item
- Determines the required order quantity based on minimum and maximum stock levels.
- Generates the appropriate purchase order content dynamically.
4. Conditional Flow
- For each low-stock item:
- Generate an email with a purchase order to send to the supplier.
- Record the purchase order in Google Sheets for tracking purposes.
5. Notifications
- Send purchase order emails directly to suppliers via Gmail.
Improve Efficiency with Automated Inventory Management
Eliminate manual inventory audits and reduce stockouts by automating inventory monitoring and reordering. Combine this workflow with our AI-Powered Automation Solutions for Manufacturing to seamlessly integrate inventory management, order procurement, and automated supplier communications into your manufacturing operations.
