ApproveThis manages your UnaConnect Integration approvals.

Why IoT Data Needs Smarter Approvals

UnaConnect’s sensors monitor critical environmental factors – temperature spikes in pharmaceutical storage, humidity shifts in manufacturing plants, or equipment vibrations in energy facilities. But raw sensor data alone doesn’t resolve issues. Teams need to act on alerts: authorizing maintenance, approving inventory adjustments, or triggering safety protocols. Manual approval processes create dangerous delays. A temperature alert email sitting in an inbox for three hours could mean spoiled vaccines or halted production lines.

This is where ApproveThis transforms IoT from a monitoring tool into an action engine. By connecting UnaConnect’s real-time sensor data with structured approval workflows, businesses turn alerts into accountable decisions – without human bottlenecks.

What Happens When You Combine These Platforms

UnaConnect excels at aggregating and normalizing sensor data across locations, while ApproveThis adds decision-making guardrails. Together via Zapier, they create closed-loop systems where:

• Sensor thresholds automatically trigger approval requests
• Field teams get context-rich forms (temperature graphs, humidity trends)
• Decisions automatically update IoT dashboards or trigger remediation workflows

Example: A cold storage warehouse uses UnaSense temperature sensors. When a reading exceeds 38°F, ApproveThis:

1. Routes an approval to the facilities manager with sensor data snapshots
2. Escalates to regional leadership if unresolved in 15 minutes
3. Auto-approves compressor activation if manager is offline

Business Benefits Beyond Faster Approvals

Operational Continuity

Food processing plants using UnaConnect’s humidity sensors reduced downtime by 22% by linking high-moisture alerts to pre-approved dehumidifier activation workflows. ApproveThis’ escalation rules ensured no alert went unanswered, even during shift changes.

Audit-Proof Compliance

Medical device companies automatically document every temperature excursion approval with timestamps, decision rationale, and sensor data attachments – critical for FDA audits.

Cost Containment

Approval thresholds prevent overreacting to minor sensor fluctuations. A logistics company saved $18k/month by auto-approving truck refrigeration adjustments below $250 while routing major repairs through procurement.

Real-World Use Cases

Pharmaceutical Storage Monitoring

Problem: 24/7 vaccine storage facilities can’t wait for executive approvals during off-hours.
Solution: UnaConnect temp sensors trigger ApproveThis workflows that:
- Auto-approve generator fuel purchases below $500
- Escalate >2°C deviations to on-call managers via SMS
- Use calculated fields to estimate spoilage risks based on excursion duration

Manufacturing Quality Control

Problem: Humidity shifts in clean rooms require immediate HVAC adjustments but multiple approval layers slow response.
Solution: ApproveThis routes UnaConnect alerts with:
- Conditional logic: Floor supervisors approve first-stage mitigations
- Parallel approvals: Maintenance and EHS teams review major incidents simultaneously
- Vacation delegation: Auto-reassigns approvals during plant manager PTO

Energy Grid Maintenance

Problem: Vibration sensors detect transformer issues, but field crews need immediate part procurement approval.
Solution: ApproveThis workflows:
- Embed sensor trend graphs in approval forms
- Require sequential approvals (field supervisor → regional director)
- Update UnaConnect dashboards with repair ETAs post-approval

Technical Setup Made Simple

1. Connect via Zapier: Link ApproveThis and UnaConnect in under 3 minutes using pre-built templates.
2. Define Triggers: Select which UnaSense alerts (temperature, humidity, etc.) initiate approvals.
3. Build Approval Logic: Set escalation rules, thresholds, and approver groups in ApproveThis.
4. Test & Deploy: Simulate sensor alerts to validate workflow routing.

Critical Note: Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no additional UnaConnect licenses required. Ideal for cross-company workflows involving external suppliers or clients.

Team-Specific Advantages

Operations Managers

Reduce equipment downtime 31% by pairing vibration sensor alerts with pre-approved maintenance budgets. Real-time dashboards show approval status across all sites.

Compliance Officers

Automatically archive approved/rejected actions with full audit trails – sensor data snapshots included. Configure mandatory approvals for all GxP-critical deviations.

IT Directors

Cut ticket volume by 40% when plant teams handle approvals directly. ApproveThis’ SOC 2 compliance meets enterprise security requirements.

Beyond Basic Sensor Alerts

ApproveThis adds unique value through:

• Calculated Fields: Automatically determine risk levels based on sensor excursion duration + magnitude
• Approval Thresholds: Auto-approve minor HVAC adjustments but require CFO sign-off for major CAPEX
• Mobile Optimization: Approve requests from any device without VPNs or legacy software

Getting Started

1. Register for ApproveThis (14-day free trial)
2. Connect your UnaConnect account via Zapier
3. Use our pre-built template for sensor-driven approvals
4. Schedule a workflow review with our IoT integration specialists

The Future of Operational Decision-Making

Companies using ApproveThis + UnaConnect resolve critical incidents 68% faster than manual processes. One agribusiness customer automated grain bin temperature approvals, reducing spoilage by $220k annually. Another client in semiconductor manufacturing cut approval delays for clean room breaches from 47 minutes to 89 seconds.

These aren’t hypothetical scenarios – they’re measurable outcomes from combining real-time IoT data with structured approvals. The integration works because it respects how decisions actually happen: with context, urgency, and accountability.

Ready to transform sensor alerts into actions? Book your personalized demo or launch a free trial today.