Send weekly email summary with list of low stock variants
This workflow runs on a schedule (e.g., weekly), identifies product variants that are low in stock, counts them, and sends an internal email summary with variant titles and direct admin links for quick restocking action.
The Problem
Merchants often miss low inventory items until they are out of stock, leading to lost sales and poor customer experience. Manually checking inventory across products is time-consuming and inefficient, especially for stores with large catalogs.
What This Automation Solves
This automation proactively monitors inventory levels and sends a scheduled email summary of low stock variants. It helps merchants stay ahead of stockouts, prioritize restocking, and maintain consistent product availability without manual checks.
When to Use This Automation
- You manage a large product catalog and need automated inventory tracking
- You frequently run into out-of-stock issues
- You want a weekly inventory health check
- You don’t have a dedicated inventory management system
- You want to streamline internal operations and alerts
Workflow
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1
Add a Scheduled Time trigger and set frequency (e.g., weekly)
- 2
Create a step to define your low stock threshold
- 3
Add a “Get product variants” action with an inventory query
- 4
Filter variants where inventory is below the threshold
- 5
Add a “Send internal email” action with dynamic variant data
- 6
Customize the email subject and content
- 7
Test the workflow and enable it
Launch this automation
Open Shopify Flow and use this page as your setup blueprint.