Customer ETA & Updates

Keep customers informed at every stage of their painting job without a single manual phone call or text.

55 hrs
Time saved/month
6
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Customers frequently reach out asking when a paint crew will arrive or how much longer a job will take. Answering requires checking a schedule, messaging the crew lead, and waiting on a reply before any answer can be given.

An automated version reads crew check-ins and the job schedule to calculate a real-time arrival window without waiting on manual back-and-forth. It sends the update to the customer, logs the conversation, and issues a follow-up automatically if the crew falls further behind.

Key features
Detects crew progress from check-in messages and calendar data
Calculates a realistic arrival window without manual estimation
Sends the customer an ETA update automatically
Logs every interaction for reference without manual entry
Flags delays and sends a follow-up update without waiting on a rep to notice
Reduces back-and-forth between support staff and crew leads

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Customer Texts Asking ETAtrigger

An inbound message asking for an arrival time kicks off the workflow automatically.

2. Pull Job Schedule

The system looks up the assigned crew and scheduled arrival window for that customer's job.

3. Crew Status Sync Checks Progress

The automation reads the crew's latest check-in to see how far along the current job is.

4. ETA Calculation Revises Window

When the crew is running behind, the automation recalculates a realistic new arrival window.

5. Send On-Time ETA

When the crew is on schedule, a confirmation of the original arrival time is sent immediately.

6. Send Updated ETA

The revised arrival window is texted straight to the customer.

7. Log Update In CRM

The ETA given and the reason for any delay are recorded against the customer's record automatically.

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Estimated Time Saving
55hrs/month
Process pain:7.8/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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