Alerts can be triggered when the minimum quantity in stock reaches certain numbers for an item. The plugin allows setting up alerts to handle such a situation:
This plugin can automatically send an order request to the supplier
At the same time, alert your team about the situation
Or, you can set up the alert to do either of the above two
1. Admin > Inventory > Manage Articles. In the below screen, click on the 'Alerts' button.
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2. The New Alert setup screen comes up. Click on '+ New.'
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3. Select one of two options whether you want to set up the alert to make a reorder request to the supplier or internal notification.
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New order to suppliers
3.1.1 Select the 'New Order to Supplier.'
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3.1.2 In the next screen, define the order email message, when to order, and how many in quantity.
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Subject: The subject of your email to the supplier. Keep the parameter, %article_supplier_item_id% as it is
E-Mail Text: You email text. Keep, %supplier_name%, %article_name% and %article_supplier_item_id% as they are. Change the quantity to suit you
Alert Trigger: When the quantity reaches this number, alert will trigger
Order Amount: Order quantity
3.1.3 Save.
Alert to internal emails
3.2.1 Select the 'Alert to internal email address.'
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3.2.2 In the next screen, define the internal email message when to send, and how many in quantity.
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Subject: The subject of your email. Keep the parameter, %article_name% as it is
E-Mail Text: Your message. Write any message making sure you always use the parameters as they are shown
Alert Trigger: When the quantity reaches this number, Alert will trigger
Suggested Amount to Order: Order quantity, suggested
