Inventory Automation Prevents Stockouts and Overordering
Automated purchase orders and alerts using sales velocity and supplier lead times.
Overview
Built workflows that calculate reorder points from sales velocity and lead time, and trigger purchase suggestions.
Approach
- Scheduled jobs to recompute reorder points
- Slack alerts for low-stock items
- Auto-create POs above threshold
Outcome
More stable inventory with fewer emergencies and smoother replenishment.
Impact
- Stockouts: -37%
- Excess inventory: -21%
- Planner hours per week: -12h