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Learn how to get started with iAlert - Low Stock Alert
Overview
The "iAlert - Low Stock Alert" app is designed to notify merchants when their stock levels fall below a predefined threshold. Users can set a minimum threshold value for their inventory.
When the stock quantity is less than or equal to this threshold, a notification is sent to the designated email address. This system ensures that merchants are informed promptly about low stock levels, allowing them to restock items before they negatively impact their business operations.
Definition of Some Important Keywords
Filters: Apply filters to include only items with 'Track quantity' enabled. This allows for more precise monitoring.
Stock Calculation Rules: Define how stock is calculated based on selected locations and quantity types. This ensures accurate inventory tracking.
Scheduled Notifications: Set up notifications to be sent at specific times, ensuring regular updates about stock levels.
Replenishment Condition: Prevent duplicate notifications for the same item until the stock is replenished, avoiding unnecessary alerts.
Key Features
✔️ Threshold Alerts: Set a minimum stock threshold to receive alerts when inventory levels fall below this point.
✔️ Detailed Notifications: Receive comprehensive emails with information about low-stock items and their variants.
✔️ Timely Restocking: Prevent stockouts by being notified in time to reorder products.
How to Get Started
To start using iAlert, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download and Install
Firstly, download and install the iAlert - Low Stock Notifier app from the Shopify App Store.
Upon installation, you will be greeted with a welcome screen.
Step 2: Enter Notifier Details
Get started by clicking on the Create New Alert Button. This will take you to a screen where you will be asked to provide details, rules, frequency, and notification instructions as per your alert requirement. Begin by providing the necessary details to create a notifier. This includes specifying the notifier name and setting the initial alert parameters.
Step 3: Configure Rules and Frequency Channels
Define the Stock calculation rule by choosing locations of inventory with “Select locations” and “Select quantity types”
Also, choose the stock threshold from the “Stock threshold rule” from where you can send an alert when:
You want a certain MIN_STOCK_THRESHOLD, and once you reach that, you want to be notified. (You can also set different values for MIN_STOCK_THRESHOLD for different items using the table given at the bottom)
You can also customize your alert to be only sent based on CALCULTED_VARIANT_STOCK.
You can select the frequency of notifications by selecting scheduled and instant options.
Step 4: Configure Notification Channels
Users can choose to send email to get notifications. This allows for flexibility in how alerts are received. Below is a detailed explanation of configuring email notifications:
Emails To: Enter the email addresses where notifications should be sent. This field is mandatory.
From Name: Optional fields for additional email management.
Email Subject: Customize the subject line for your notification emails.
Step 5: Save and Activate
Once you have entered all the details and configured the notification channels, click the "Save" button. The created notifier will now be visible on the welcome screen.
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