{"id":12804,"date":"2025-02-13T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T16:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/?p=12804"},"modified":"2025-12-22T23:10:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T23:10:59","slug":"shopify-inventory-location-alerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-inventory-location-alerts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Location-Based Low Stock Alerts on Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Inventory management is the backbone of any ecommerce business. As your Shopify store grows and you add more locations, inventory tracking becomes more complex and time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a customer adds a product to their cart only to find out it\u2019s out of stock at checkout. Not only is that a lost sale, but it also erodes customer trust and loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/community.shopify.com\/c\/shopify-flow-app\/how-to-set-up-multi-location-low-inventory-alerts-on-shopify\/td-p\/2194078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">location-based stock alerts<\/a> come in\u2014a powerful approach to help Shopify merchants stay on top of their inventory. You can proactively manage your inventory and prevent stockouts by setting up automated notifications when stock levels get low at specific locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TL;DR: Skip the step-by-step tutorial.\u00a0<\/strong>Use this template to get low stock alerts from specific locations with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template-backend frontend-hidden\">\n    <p><strong>MESA Template ID<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>shopify-location-specific-inventory-alerts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template\" data-template=\"shopify-location-specific-inventory-alerts\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\t\t<style>.mesa-template-backend {\n    background: rgba(139, 139, 150, 0.1);\n    padding: 22px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend h5,\n.mesa-template-backend p {\n    margin: 0 0 5px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend p {\n    font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend p:last-child {\n    display: inline-block;\n    background: #fff;\n    padding: 5px 10px;\n}\n\n.mesa-template-backend p strong {\n    font-size: 12px;\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-inventory-location-alerts\/#How-to-receive-low-inventory-alerts-for-specific-locations-in-Shopify\" >How to receive low inventory alerts for specific locations in Shopify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-inventory-location-alerts\/#Why-location-based-stock-alerts-matter\" >Why location-based stock alerts matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-inventory-location-alerts\/#Making-your-inventory-work-smarter\" >Making your inventory work smarter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/shopify-inventory-location-alerts\/#Common-questions-about-Shopify-location-alerts\" >Common questions about Shopify location alerts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-receive-low-inventory-alerts-for-specific-locations-in-shopify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-receive-low-inventory-alerts-for-specific-locations-in-Shopify\"><\/span><strong>How to receive low inventory alerts for specific locations in Shopify<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-total-time\"><span class=\"schema-how-to-duration-time-text\">Time needed:&nbsp;<\/span>5 minutes<\/p><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">This workflow monitors inventory levels at Shopify locations and sends email alerts when stock levels fall below defined thresholds. It involves retrieving inventory data, filtering low-stock items, and emailing concerned parties.<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738866822411\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Inventory level updated<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Monitor updates to inventory levels in Shopify. This step is triggered every time inventory levels change.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"378\" class=\"wp-image-12813\" alt=\"Inventory level updated\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-1024x252.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-768x189.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738866990251\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Retrieve the inventory item<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Fetch detailed information about the inventory item that has experienced a stock level change. This step retrieves data using the inventory item ID.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1192\" class=\"wp-image-12814\" alt=\"Retrieve the inventory item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60-1024x795.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-60-768x596.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738867131051\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Retrieve product variant details from SKU<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Using the inventory item&#8217;s SKU (Stock Keeping Unit), you can get additional details about the product variant associated with it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1180\" class=\"wp-image-12815\" alt=\"Retrieve product variant details from SKU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61-1024x787.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-61-768x590.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738867465423\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Retrieve product<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Access the product details using the product ID obtained from the previous step to gather comprehensive product information.<br\/><br\/>Shopify saves product information across various data objects that\u2019s why the workflow needs to fetch the Inventory ID, the product SKU and finally, the product ID.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1294\" class=\"wp-image-12816\" alt=\"Retrieve product\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62-1024x863.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-62-768x647.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738867616581\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Retrieve location<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Identify the specific Shopify location where the inventory change occurred by retrieving the location details using the location ID.<br\/><br\/>We\u2019ll use the location name in the email notification so it\u2019s clear to the recipient.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1174\" class=\"wp-image-12817\" alt=\"Retrieve location\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63-1024x783.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738867681413\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Filter<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Evaluate the available stock levels. This step checks if the stock is less than a defined threshold (e.g., less than 5) to identify low inventory situations.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1402\" class=\"wp-image-12818\" alt=\"Filter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64-1024x935.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-64-768x701.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738867737849\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Send email<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Send an email alert about the low stock level, including product details and the low stock location to a predefined recipient with the product title and stock information.<br\/><br\/>You can paste the following snippet to the message field that contains the data variables from all the previous steps:<br\/><br\/><code>Product {{shopify_3.title}}<br\/>{{shopify_4.name}} stock level is low at {{shopify.available}}<br\/>Product URL: https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/{{context.shop.domain | | replace: \".myshopify.com\", \"\"}}\/products\/{{shopify_3.id}}<\/code><br\/><br\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1226\" height=\"1600\" class=\"wp-image-12819\" alt=\"Send email\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65.png 1226w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65-230x300.png 230w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65-785x1024.png 785w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65-768x1002.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-65-1177x1536.png 1177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1226px) 100vw, 1226px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1738868004524\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Turn \u201cOn\u201d this workflow<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Be sure to run your workflow once to ensure it\u2019s emailing about the correct low-inventory items. Then, turn \u201cOn\u201d this workflow to have it run when\u00a0inventory levels update in Shopify.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1109\" height=\"1600\" class=\"wp-image-12820\" alt=\"How to Get Location-Based Low Stock Alerts on Shopify\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66.png\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66.png 1109w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-208x300.png 208w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-710x1024.png 710w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-768x1108.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-66-1065x1536.png 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Save yourself the setup. <\/strong>Use this template instead:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template-backend frontend-hidden\">\n    <p><strong>MESA Template ID<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p>shopify-location-specific-inventory-alerts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"mesa-template\" data-template=\"shopify-location-specific-inventory-alerts\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-location-based-stock-alerts-matter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-location-based-stock-alerts-matter\"><\/span><strong>Why location-based stock alerts matter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Running out of inventory is a business nightmare. It results in lost revenue and disappointed customers who may go to a competitor for what they need. In fact, 34% of consumers will go to another retailer if a product they want is out of stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing inventory across multiple locations adds another layer of complexity. Without a central system to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/retail\/stock-alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">track stock levels<\/a>, discrepancies can easily slip through the cracks. It can lead to overselling, which frustrates customers and creates logistical headaches for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual inventory checks are time-consuming and prone to human error. Imagine having to physically count stock levels at each location and then manually update your Shopify low inventory\u2014it\u2019s a tedious process that takes time away from growing your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-your-inventory-work-smarter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making-your-inventory-work-smarter\"><\/span><strong>Making your inventory work smarter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you take your location-based stock alerts to the next level?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/paths\/integrate\">Paths<\/a>, you can set up personalized inventory alerts for specific products and locations. For example, you might want to be notified when your best-selling product drops below 10 units at your main warehouse but only when it drops below 5 units at a smaller retail location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexible notification options let you choose how to receive alerts\u2014via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/email\/integrate\">Email<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/sms\/integrate\">SMS<\/a>, or even directly on your team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/slack\/integrate\">Slack<\/a> channel. This ensures the right people are informed at the right time so you can take action to restock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re adding new locations, expanding your product line, or integrating with other inventory management tools, MESA\u2019s automation platform can handle it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"section-single-related\" aria-labelledby=\"related-heading-7337\">\n\t<p id=\"related-heading-7337\">\n\t\tRelated article:\n\t<\/p>\n\n\t<article class=\"card-aside\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/how-to-add-shopify-low-stock-alert-instantly\/\" class=\"card-aside__link\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"shopify low stock alert\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-553x311.jpg 553w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-356x200.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-764x430.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.getmesa.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tutorial-low-stock-alerts.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure><!-- \/.card__image -->\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"card__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<strong>How To Add Shopify Low Stock Alert Instantly<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<\/p><!-- \/.card__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn btn--outline card__btn card__btn--alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\tRead article\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-questions-about-shopify-location-alerts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common-questions-about-Shopify-location-alerts\"><\/span><strong>Common questions about Shopify location alerts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738866171415\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I set different alert levels per location?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can set unique stock thresholds for each location by configuring inventory rules for each specific site.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738866181500\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How quickly do alerts get sent?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Alerts are typically sent in real time or at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/apps\/schedule\/integrate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduled<\/a> intervals, depending on how frequently you want to receive them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738866190950\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which notification methods work best?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Email and Slack notifications are most effective for timely communication, while SMS is ideal for urgent or mobile-first updates.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738866207682\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I customize alert messages?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can personalize message content, include location details, and specify recipients directly in the notification step configuration.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card-next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"card__content\">\n\t\t<h4>What to do next&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p>The fastest way to see automation working in your store is to start with a single workflow.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/pricing\"><strong>Try MESA free<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 start a 7-day free trial and get your first workflow running.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/templates\"><strong>Browse the template library<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 pre-built workflows for the most common Shopify automation tasks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/yedric\"><strong>Talk to Yedric<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 describe what you want to automate, and let our AI assistant build it for you.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmesa.com\/support\"><strong>Get free workflow setup<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 MESA&#8217;s team will build your first workflow at no cost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<\/div><!-- \/.card__content 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