Logistics & Delivery ManagementPurpose
1.2. Integrate logistics partners, GPS, and e-signature capture to centralize all delivery records for compliance and audit trails.
1.3. Automate notifications, data entry, image/PDF uploads, and secure archiving to streamline delivery confirmation, reduce manual error, and enable real-time reporting.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Driver or recipient submits digital signature through mobile app.
2.3. Image or PDF of signed POD uploaded to designated folder or email inbox.
2.4. Scheduled time threshold reached post expected delivery slot.
2.5. Receipt of delivery confirmation webhook from partner fleet system.
Platform Variants
3.1. DocuSign
• Feature: Envelope Status Change webhook; triggers when POD fully signed.
• Sample: Configure webhook POST to automation endpoint on ‘completed’ status.
3.2. Dropbox
• Feature: File Upload trigger; activates on POD upload to “Deliveries/POD” folder.
• Sample: Select folder and enable notifications on new file creation.
3.3. Google Drive
• Feature: Files: watch API; monitor for new PODs uploaded to specified directory.
• Sample: Watch specific folder ID for mimeType = ‘application/pdf’.
3.4. Microsoft SharePoint
• Feature: Item Created trigger on Document Library; runs when POD file created.
• Sample: Monitor library path ‘Shared Documents/Logistics/Proofs’.
3.5. Twilio SMS
• Feature: Incoming SMS Webhook; triggers on driver SMS containing POD link.
• Sample: Set up SMS keyword “POD” with auto-forward to automation logic.
3.6. Outlook 365
• Feature: New Email with Attachment trigger; scans shared inbox for POD PDFs.
• Sample: Filter subject with “Delivery Confirmation”.
3.7. Adobe Acrobat Sign
• Feature: Agreement Signed webhook; starts workflow on digital signature completion.
• Sample: Link agreement completion to initiate archiving sequence.
3.8. SAP ERP
• Feature: Delivery Document Change BAPI; triggers upon database update.
• Sample: Monitor ‘LIKP’ table for status ‘delivered’.
3.9. Salesforce
• Feature: New Attachment on Delivery Object; fire event when POD file is linked.
• Sample: Configure process builder for object ‘Delivery__c’.
3.10. HubSpot
• Feature: File Upload on Custom Deal Property; initiate action on property fill.
• Sample: Watch property ‘POD_url__c’ for change.
3.11. Zendesk
• Feature: Ticket Updated trigger; runs when support receives attached POD file.
• Sample: Filter on custom field ‘Delivery Completed’.
3.12. AWS S3
• Feature: S3 PutObject; invoke automation on new POD object in a bucket.
• Sample: Use S3 Event Notification on prefix ‘pods/’.
3.13. OneDrive
• Feature: File Created trigger; monitor for POD file addition in delivery folder.
• Sample: Specify folder path ‘/Proofs/Monthly’.
3.14. Webflow
• Feature: Form Submission with Attachments; trigger on logistics staff webform submit.
• Sample: Target form ‘Delivery Confirmation’ with file upload field.
3.15. SAP Ariba
• Feature: Document Received event; triggers on goods receipt with POD.
• Sample: Watch for ‘goodReceived’ event in Ariba Network.
3.16. Pipedrive
• Feature: New File Attached to Deal; fire action for delivery deal POD file.
• Sample: Observe file entries for pipeline ‘Shipping’.
3.17. Box
• Feature: New File in Folder event; trigger on incoming POD uploads.
• Sample: Monitor folder ‘PODs 2024’.
3.18. Google Forms
• Feature: FormResponse submit; trigger when field ‘Attach POD’ completed.
• Sample: Use file upload-enabled forms.
3.19. Airtable
• Feature: New Attachment in Record; runs when POD is attached to delivery entry.
• Sample: Monitor base ‘Delivery Logs’.
3.20. Smartsheet
• Feature: Row Attachment Added; trigger on new document for shipment row.
• Sample: Sheet ‘Agricultural Deliveries’, monitor for ‘POD Attached’.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces lost or delayed PODs, enhancing delivery dispute resolution.
4.3. Centralizes access to all POD documents for internal and regulatory audits.
4.4. Enables instant alerts for missed, incomplete, or fraudulent delivery proof.
4.5. Supports multi-platform flexibility and seamless collaboration with partners.