Parts & Supplier Ordering

Keep tyres and parts moving without staff chasing suppliers or typing the same order twice.

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

Parts and supplier ordering in tyre shops involves manually searching multiple supplier catalogues, comparing prices and delivery times, and placing orders via email or phone. This fragmented process creates delays, duplicate orders, and scattered tracking across email and spreadsheets.

Automation evaluates part requests against a master supplier database, compares pricing and delivery across preferred suppliers, selects the best option, and logs the order automatically. Orders move from to, with centralised tracking and fewer duplicates.

Key features
Match part requests to supplier inventory and pricing in seconds
Compare delivery times and costs across multiple preferred suppliers automatically
Generate and send formatted order emails without manual intervention
Log all order details to a centralised tracking sheet in real time
Flag late deliveries and trigger follow-up reminders automatically
Reduce duplicate orders through intelligent request deduplication

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Part Request Submittedtrigger

A technician or manager submits a parts request via a form or message, including part name, quantity, and urgency level.

2. Match to Supplier Database

The automation looks up the part in a master supplier database and retrieves pricing, availability, and delivery times from preferred suppliers.

3. Select Best Supplier

The automation evaluates supplier options based on price, delivery time, and stock level, then selects the best match.

4. Generate and Send Order

The automation generates a formatted order email with part details, quantity, and delivery address, then sends it to the selected supplier.

5. Log Order to Tracking Sheet

Order details are automatically logged tracking sheet, including supplier, part number, quantity, price, and expected delivery date.

6. Notify Team

A notification is sent to the team channel confirming the order has been placed and providing the expected delivery date.

7. Schedule Delivery Follow-up

The automation schedules a reminder to check delivery status 2 days before the expected arrival date.

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Estimated Time Saving
105hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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