Purpose
1.2. Eliminate manual follow-up for document updates, reducing risk of non-compliance fines.
1.3. Automate customer and internal notifications to prompt renewals ahead of expiry.
1.4. Centralize records for audit-readiness and operational transparency.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Expiry date entered or modified on a document record.
2.3. Daily scheduled job runs to check for soon-to-expire or expired documents.
Platform Variants
3.1. Twilio SMS
• Feature: Programmable Messaging – Configure SMS API to send expiry reminders.
• Sample: POST /Messages for alert on D-30, D-7, D-1.
3.2. SendGrid
• Feature: Transactional Email – Auto-send custom email notifications.
• Sample: /mail/send endpoint triggered on expiry calculation.
3.3. Slack
• Feature: Incoming Webhooks – Notify internal compliance channels.
• Sample: Webhook post on document nearing expiry.
3.4. Microsoft Teams
• Feature: Connector – Trigger adaptive cards to compliance group.
• Sample: POST to Teams Webhook with renewal prompt.
3.5. Salesforce
• Feature: Process Builder/Flow – Auto-create tasks or cases for expiring docs.
• Sample: Update/Create Record automation.
3.6. HubSpot
• Feature: Workflows – Automated email and task reminders via workflow builder.
• Sample: Enrollment trigger on property 'expiration date'.
3.7. Google Calendar
• Feature: API Events – Create calendar events/reminders per document.
• Sample: POST to /calendars/events with expiry date.
3.8. Outlook/Office 365
• Feature: Outlook REST API – Schedule calendar alerts for renewals.
• Sample: POST /me/events to user calendar.
3.9. DocuSign
• Feature: Envelope Updates – Use Connect to trigger notifications on expiring envelopes.
• Sample: Serialized Connect notification to webhook.
3.10. Dropbox
• Feature: Webhooks – Trigger on file update for expiry metadata.
• Sample: Webhook to renewal automation flow.
3.11. OneDrive
• Feature: Microsoft Graph – Detect file expiry property update.
• Sample: GET/POST /drive/items/{item-id} for expiry checks.
3.12. Google Drive
• Feature: Apps Script Triggers – Run time-driven doc check scripts.
• Sample: Time-driven trigger for expiry validation.
3.13. Freshdesk
• Feature: Automations – Create ticket on approaching expiry.
• Sample: Time-based rule on custom date field.
3.14. Zendesk
• Feature: Triggers – Auto-ticket for compliance team on imminent expiry.
• Sample: Conditions set on document expiry fields.
3.15. Monday.com
• Feature: Automations – Automated 'Renewal' item and notifications.
• Sample: Date arrives trigger on expiry column.
3.16. Asana
• Feature: Rules – Task creation/assignee changes based on expiry field.
• Sample: Custom field-based rule.
3.17. Trello
• Feature: Butler Automation – Card creation or due date reminders.
• Sample: Rule on custom date fields.
3.18. Pipedrive
• Feature: Workflow Automation – Reminders for doc renewal via automations.
• Sample: Trigger on document expiry custom field.
3.19. Mailgun
• Feature: Email API – Send time-based, automated renewal prompts.
• Sample: POST /messages on calculated dates.
3.20. AWS Lambda
• Feature: Scheduled Functions – Run expiry checks, invoke notifications.
• Sample: CloudWatch event trigger with expiry logic.
3.21. Zapier
• Feature: Scheduled Zaps – Multi-platform expiry checks and notifications.
• Sample: Schedule + Date Calculator + Email/SMS actions.
3.22. Airtable
• Feature: Automations – Send reminders when date field approaches.
• Sample: When record matches conditions > send email/Slack.
Benefits
4.2. Increases visibility and accountability for compliance.
4.3. Streamlines communication with renters and internal staff.
4.4. Accelerates renewal processes and reduces risk of service disruptions.
4.5. Customizable workflow for multi-channel alerts and escalations.