# Inventory restock reminder on WhatsApp

> Set a WhatsApp reminder to check stock and reorder before you run out, with a list of what's low. Built for small shops and online sellers. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/inventory-restock (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- A weekly stock check: "Every Monday at 8am remind me to check stock levels and reorder"
- Before a busy period: "Remind me on November 3 at 10am to order extra gift boxes for the holiday rush"
- Track what's running low: "Add to restock list: 12oz candle jars, kraft mailers, lavender oil"

An inventory restock reminder on WhatsApp is a message on the day you check stock and reorder, plus a list of what's running low. With Mindie you set the check once: "every Monday at 8am remind me to check stock levels and reorder". It comes back every week.

Running out of a best seller costs more than the missed sales. Listings go inactive, customers buy elsewhere, and a rushed reorder usually means paying more for faster shipping.

## When to be reminded

- **On a fixed stock-check day,** weekly for fast movers or monthly for slower lines.
- **Ahead of busy seasons,** with enough lead time for your supplier.
- **When a supplier's cutoff is coming,** like a monthly order deadline.

## Why stock runs out

- **Checking isn't scheduled.** It happens when something is already gone.
- **Lead times are forgotten.** A two-week delivery needs ordering two weeks early.
- **Low items get noticed and lost.** You see the shelf is low, then a customer walks in.

## Habits that help

- **Add to the restock list the moment you notice.** One message, from the shop floor.
- **Keep supplier details in a note.** Contact, minimum order and lead time in one place.
- **Set seasonal reminders a year ahead.** Once the holiday rush is over, set next year's ordering date.

## How Mindie handles it

1. **Send your stock-check day and time,** and add items to a restock list as you go.
2. **Mindie confirms** the reminder and keeps the list.
3. **On the day it messages you,** and you can ask for the list right then.

Snap a photo of a low shelf or a supplier invoice and send it; Mindie can turn it into a note or a reminder.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't track inventory** or connect to your store, POS or spreadsheets.
- **It doesn't order or pay.** Suppliers never hear from Mindie.
- **It only messages you,** not your staff.

## FAQ

### Does Mindie track my stock levels?
No. It doesn't connect to your store or inventory system. It reminds you to check, and keeps a list of what you've noted as low.

### Can Mindie place the order with my supplier?
No. Mindie never orders or messages suppliers. It reminds you, and you place the order.

### Can I see my restock list while I'm at the wholesaler?
Yes. Ask "what's on my restock list?" and Mindie sends it. Remove items as you buy them.

### Can I set a restock check every week?
Yes. Set a weekly reminder on the day before you usually order, so you have time to count stock.

### Can I keep each supplier's order separately?
Yes. Make a named list for each supplier and add items as they run low, then ask for the list when you order.

## Related
- [Supplier payment reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/supplier-payment)
- [Mindie for ecommerce sellers](https://www.getmindie.app/for/ecommerce-sellers)
- [WhatsApp lists](https://www.getmindie.app/features/whatsapp-lists)
- [Voice Notes for Busy People: Capture Tasks While You Move](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/voice-notes-for-busy-people)