Overview
This workflow automates daily inventory monitoring for Shopify stores and notifies relevant teams via Slack when product stock falls below a defined threshold.
Key Features
- Scheduled Checks: Runs daily to fetch all product inventory from Shopify.
- Low Stock Filtering: Identifies products with inventory below a configurable threshold.
- Conditional Alerts: Only sends Slack alerts if low stock items are detected.
- Customizable Messaging: Formats alert messages for clarity and actionable insights.
Benefits
- Proactive Inventory Management: Prevents stockouts by alerting teams before inventory runs out.
- Time Savings: Eliminates manual inventory checks and alerting, freeing up staff for higher-value tasks.
- Seamless Integration: Connects Shopify and Slack for real-time, automated communication.
Use Cases
- Retailers wanting to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid lost sales.
- Operations teams needing automated, actionable inventory alerts.
- Businesses seeking to streamline inventory management and team communication.
Integrations & Processes
- Shopify API: Retrieves product inventory data.
- Slack API: Delivers formatted low stock alerts to designated channels.
- n8n Automation: Orchestrates scheduling, filtering, and messaging logic for end-to-end automation.