Purpose
1. Streamline parts/materials requisition process for HVAC installation jobs once client approval/job confirmation is logged.
2. Automatically notify suppliers, update inventory systems, and create procurement documents, reducing manual order entry and delays.
3. Centralize data in project management, accounting, and field operation platforms; ensure all stakeholders have real-time visibility to requisition status.
4. Enhance compliance, traceability, and job-site efficiency by codifying and tracking every requisition action.
Trigger Conditions
1. Job status changes to "Confirmed" in the CRM/ERP or lead/project management system.
2. Electronic signature (eSign) contract confirmed/submitted by customer.
3. Manual confirmation toggle/checkbox activated in the field operations mobile app.
4. Scheduled/automated status-sync between field tool and central admin dashboard.
Platform Variants
1. Salesforce
- Feature/Setting: Workflow Rule & Process Builder; trigger on Opportunity status change; call “Order Creation” API.
2. HubSpot
- Feature/Setting: Custom Workflow; enrol deal on status “Closed Won”; trigger HTTP Webhook to procurement endpoint.
3. Zoho CRM
- Feature/Setting: Blueprint Automation; on stage transition to "Confirmed," invoke Zoho Creator API to generate purchase request.
4. ServiceTitan
- Feature/Setting: Webhook on job confirmation event; send details to procurement management app.
5. SAP Business One
- Feature/Setting: Event Listener for Order Status; auto-issue Material Requisition Form via SAP B1 Service Layer API.
6. Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Feature/Setting: Power Automate flow; watch for sales order win; run procurement approval and auto-send to supplier.
7. Asana
- Feature/Setting: Rule, “Task marked complete” (job approved); trigger outbound webhook to order materials.
8. Trello
- Feature/Setting: Butler Automation; monitor column move to “Confirmed”; call vendor API for requisition.
9. QuickBooks Online
- Feature/Setting: App Event trigger on invoice/sales receipt creation; forward to inventory/order system.
10. Xero
- Feature/Setting: New Sales Invoice Webhook; automatically generate purchase order using Xero API.
11. Monday.com
- Feature/Setting: Automation on project item status change; make HTTP request to supplier or warehouse system.
12. Procore
- Feature/Setting: Custom Workflow; requisition submittal auto-generated on project phase confirmation.
13. Oracle NetSuite
- Feature/Setting: SuiteFlow - trigger on project record update; auto-populate and submit purchase requisition form.
14. FieldEdge
- Feature/Setting: Job Status API; auto-send parts order email or webhook when dispatch confirms.
15. Smartsheet
- Feature/Setting: Automated Workflow; project row status change; call REST API to parts supplier.
16. Google Sheets (Apps Script)
- Feature/Setting: Cell change trigger; run function to send order data to email/API endpoint.
17. Slack
- Feature/Setting: Workflow Builder; custom action on form submission; send parts requisition to purchasing channel/bot via webhook.
18. Microsoft Teams
- Feature/Setting: Power Automate Trigger on message in "Confirmed Jobs" channel; notify procurement with adaptive card.
19. Jira
- Feature/Setting: Automation Rule; issue status set to “Ready for Materials”; call parts-ordering API.
20. SAP Ariba
- Feature/Setting: Requisition Approval Workflow; trigger creation and supplier notification via cXML API.
21. DocuSign
- Feature/Setting: Envelope Complete trigger; push completed contract data to materials order API.
22. Airtable
- Feature/Setting: Automation: when “Status” field updated to “Confirmed”; webhook to purchasing or integration platform.
Benefits
1. Eliminates manual entry errors and phone/email ordering delays.
2. Shortens lead time for job start; improves scheduling accuracy.
3. Delivers real-time inventory and status updates to project managers.
4. Links digital audit trail of every parts requisition to each job.
5. Scales with organization—new platforms/partners can be integrated rapidly.
6. Reduces operational overhead; focuses admin effort on exceptions, not routine orders.