Low Stock Alerts

Last updated: Updated June 2026

Get email and WhatsApp alerts when stock drops below the reorder threshold. Create purchase orders directly from the alert.

How it works

Set a reorder threshold per item (e.g. 10 units). When stock drops below the threshold, Codeblix auto-sends an alert to the configured recipient (owner, buyer, or any user). The alert includes the item, current stock, threshold, and suggested reorder quantity.

One-click purchase order

The alert includes a link to create a purchase order with the supplier and quantities pre-filled. One click and the PO is in the system, ready for approval and sending.

Per-location thresholds

Each location has its own stock count and its own threshold. The Mauritius warehouse might have a threshold of 100; the Port Louis shop might have a threshold of 10. Alerts fire independently per location.

Batch and expiry aware

For items with batch and expiry tracking, alerts consider expiring stock. If you have 50 units but 30 expire next month, the alert fires early.

Internal links

See Inventory module, Purchase Orders, and Multi-Location.

Why this feature matters in daily operations

Low Stock Alerts is most useful when it removes a repeated manual step from the business. For a Mauritius company using MRA-compliant billing, every operational shortcut must still preserve tax accuracy, invoice traceability, customer records, and audit history. Codeblix keeps the feature connected to the same customer, item, user, and reporting data used elsewhere in the platform.

This means staff can work faster without creating a second source of truth. Managers get cleaner reporting, accountants get better supporting records, and owners can review what happened without searching through spreadsheets, WhatsApp messages, or separate desktop files.

Setup and usage guidance

During setup, define who can use this feature, what approval rules apply, and what information must be captured before a record is saved. For best results, test the workflow with real examples from the business: common products, typical customers, normal discounts, and the edge cases that usually cause mistakes.

How Codeblix keeps it audit-ready

Every action should support a clear audit trail. Codeblix is designed so operational features support compliance instead of bypassing it: records are structured, permissions are controlled, and reports can be reviewed when the business needs to explain a transaction or reconcile activity.

Buying and rollout advice

Before choosing software for Low Stock Alerts, ask for a workflow demonstration using your own type of transaction, not only sample data. The test should include the normal case, a correction, a credit note or refund where relevant, a report export, and the user permissions your team will actually use. This quickly shows whether the system is ready for daily work or only looks good in a short demo.

Also check support and onboarding. For Mauritius businesses, local context matters: VAT treatment, MRA fiscalisation, offline behaviour, document wording, accountant expectations, and staff training can all affect the success of the rollout. A good implementation should make these details clear before go-live.

Why Codeblix is a strong fit

Codeblix is built around the Mauritius compliance environment and the practical needs of small and medium businesses. The platform is designed to keep invoicing, POS, inventory, accounting, reports, and customer records connected, so owners can reduce manual reconciliation and operate with cleaner data.

The best result is a system your staff can use every day without workarounds. That means clear screens, reliable records, exportable reports, controlled access, and a support team that understands the local EBS requirements.