Shipping & Tracking Notifications

Customers get accurate tracking updates the moment their order moves, without your team lifting a finger.

117 hrs
Time saved/month
17
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Shipping notifications are sent manually after each order ships, requiring staff to retrieve tracking numbers, compose messages, and send them across multiple channels. This process is slow, error-prone, and consumes significant time daily.

Automation captures tracking data automatically, composes and sends branded notifications within minutes of shipment, and logs all delivery details back to order records. Customers receive timely updates, support inquiries drop, and the team reclaims hours each week.

Key features
Retrieve tracking numbers automatically from your fulfillment system and carrier portals
Compose and send branded email and SMS notifications within minutes of shipment
Personalize each message with customer name, order details, and estimated delivery dates
Log tracking data and delivery status back to order records in real time
Route notifications to the correct channel based on customer contact preferences
Reduce manual customer inquiries by delivering proactive, timely updates

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Order Marked Shippedtrigger

The automation is triggered when an order status changes to shipped and a tracking number is available.

2. Fetch Tracking Data

The automation retrieves the tracking number, carrier name, and customer contact details.

3. Enrich with Carrier Link

The automation constructs the carrier-specific tracking URL (e.g., FedEx or UPS link) and formats the tracking information.

4. Send Email Notification

The automation sends a branded email notification with the tracking number, carrier link, and estimated delivery date.

5. Send SMS Notification

The automation sends an SMS to the customer's phone number with the tracking number and a link to track their package.

6. Log Tracking to Order Record

The automation updates the order record with the tracking number, notification timestamp, and delivery status.

7. Post Notification

The automation posts a summary confirming the notification was sent and logging the tracking details for team visibility.

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Estimated Time Saving
117hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:17 Companies

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