Click "Try this template".

Click "OK" and give the Flowbot a name to recognize.

The template will be copied to your "My Project".

Step 3: Set Up Schedule Trigger

Click on the Schedule Trigger action.

Let’s set up the required fields. 

• Title: You can change the title if needed.
• Schedule Settings: You can select from date-based settings, day-of-week settings, or Cron settings.

📚 Reference: You can adjust the timing using Cron settings for more flexibility. For more details, refer to this article.

Once you've completed the setup, don't forget to click “Save”.

Step 4: Retrieve Record

Click on the action with the Google Sheets icon. 

The next screen is pre-configured. You can change the title if you want. 

Choose File Location:
Select the Spreadsheet ID from the displayed options. ‍

Select Tab:
Choose the Tab Name where the data will be stored.‍

Define Table Range (Optional):
You can optionally specify the Table Range where data will be saved.

☝️ Note: Please refer to this link for information on Google Sheets for product management. Feel free to arrange and use this template as needed.

📚 Reference: For more details on table range settings, check this guide. 

Once all settings are configured, click Next.

Then, select the conditions for retrieving the records.

Click the “Test” button at the bottom of the screen. 

If you see “Test Successful”, that means everything is working correctly. Simply click “Save” to finalize the setup.

Step 5: Set Up Branching 

Click on the Branch action. 

As shown in the image below, configure each condition and click “Save”. 

By setting it up this way, you can ensure that the Flowbot will not activate when the target product quantity is 0.

Step 6: Send Message to Channel

Click on the action with the Slack icon.

The next screen is pre-configured. You can change the title if you want. 

Enter all the required fields. 

• Destination Channel ID: specify where you want to share the translation result.
• Message: Create the message by using the retrieved values from the previous steps. 

📚 Reference: For more details on retrieved values and how to set them up, see the guide here.

Step 7: Activate the Flowbot

Toggle the "Trigger On" button to activate your flow! Check if the Flowbot you set up is working properly.

That’s it! 🎉 The Flowbot is now complete!

💡 Other Automation Examples Using Google Sheets and Slack

By using Google Sheets and Slack, you can unlock a wide range of automation possibilities that simplify your workflows. <span class="mark-yellow">Here are some examples you can explore for your next automation</span>!

Automation Examples Integrating Google Sheets and Slack

Automation Examples Using Google Sheets

Sync Added Information in Google Sheets to Other Apps 

Create A Folder in Storage Apps When Information is Added to Google Sheets

Register Survey Results Received in Email into Google Sheets

Automation Examples Using Slack

Get Notification in Slack When a Form is Submitted

Get Notification in Slack When a Task is Completed on Project Management Apps 

Post a Meeting Summary to Slack After Meeting Ends

👏 Benefits and Automation Examples of Integrating Google Sheets with Slack

Benefit 1: Simplified Inventory Management!

Integrating Google Sheets with Slack helps streamline inventory management. <span class="mark-yellow">When stock levels drop below a certain number, you can automatically receive Slack notifications</span>. This allows for quick action and ensures you don’t run out of stock unexpectedly.

Benefit 2: Enhanced Communication Efficiency

Slack can automatically notify relevant channels when stock levels are low. This ensures that all your team members stay up-to-date with the same information, making team communication more efficient. <span class="mark-yellow">This can be helpful, especially for companies with multiple locations, ensuring inventory levels are consistently monitored and reducing the risk of stock discrepancies</span>. 

📖 Summary

In this article, we introduced an automation flow using Google Sheets with Slack, allowing you to manage inventory numbers in Google Sheets and automatically get notified in Slack when inventory is low. With this flow, you can maintain reliable inventory management, reducing the risk of missed orders. 

<span class="mark-yellow">Best of all, no technical expertise is needed, and anyone can easily set it up</span>! Ready to simplify your workflows? Sign up for Yoom and try it today!

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