ApproveThis manages your Parashift Integration approvals.

When Approval Meets Automation

Approval workflows often get stuck in email chains and manual processes – especially when documents require human review. This gap between document processing and final sign-off costs teams hours of productivity weekly. Combining ApproveThis' structured approval workflows with Parashift's AI document intelligence creates a closed-loop system where critical decisions happen faster, with full audit trails, without switching between platforms.

Why This Integration Works

Parashift extracts data from invoices, contracts, or forms with 95%+ accuracy. But extracted data still needs human validation for high-stakes decisions. ApproveThis adds guardrails:

• Context Matters: Approvers see Parashift's extracted data alongside original documents within ApproveThis' interface
• No License Lockout: External partners approve via email without needing Parashift logins

Example: A logistics company processes 500 freight invoices/month. Parashift auto-extracts shipment details, but disputed charges require manager approval. The integration routes exceptions to ApproveThis, where approvers see Parashift's data + scanned invoices. Approvals complete 2 days faster on average.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Contract Lifecycle Acceleration

Legal teams waste days chasing signatures on amended contracts. Here's the fix:

Workflow: Parashift identifies new NDAs uploaded to SharePoint → ApproveThis routes them to legal counsel + external parties via email. Counsel reviews Parashift-highlighted clauses directly in approval emails.

Who Benefits: Law firms, procurement teams, SaaS companies managing partner agreements.

2. Invoice Exception Handling

AP automation fails when invoices don't match POs. Traditional fixes create spreadsheet chaos.

Workflow: Parashift flags invoices with >5% cost variances → ApproveThis alerts budget owners via Slack. Approvers click to view Parashift's comparison report and approve/deny in one step.

Who Benefits: Manufacturing, healthcare systems, universities with complex procurement rules.

3. Compliance Document Audits

Regulatory submissions require multiple stakeholder sign-offs. Missing one signature risks fines.

Workflow: Parashift extracts key dates from safety reports → ApproveThis routes them sequentially to lab heads, legal, and external auditors. Vacation delegation ensures no bottlenecks.

Who Benefits: Pharma companies, fintech startups, industrial suppliers.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Create a Zapier account (free tier works for testing)

Step 2: Connect Parashift and ApproveThis as Zapier apps. Use Parashift's documentation for API key setup.

Step 3: Build your Zap. Example trigger: "New Document in Parashift". Action: "Create Approval Request in ApproveThis". Map Parashift's extracted data to ApproveThis fields.

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag invoices exceeding $10K for CFO review.

Team-Specific Wins

Finance Teams

Reduce invoice processing costs by 30%: Auto-approve 80% of invoices via Parashift's data matching, while routing exceptions through ApproveThis with audit trails.

Legal Departments

Cut contract turnaround from 2 weeks to 3 days: Parashift redlines changes, ApproveThis gets e-signatures from external counsel without sharing sensitive docs via email.

Operations Managers

Prevent supply chain delays: Parashift monitors shipment docs for discrepancies, ApproveThis escalates urgent approvals to backup managers if primary approvers are OOO.

Key Integration Features

Approval Thresholds: Auto-approve invoices under $1K if Parashift's data matches your ERP. Require manual checks above that limit.

Real-Time Dashboards: Track pending document approvals across all integrated systems (Parashift + 50+ apps via Zapier).

Conditional Routing: Send healthcare claims to different approvers based on Parashift-identified patient insurance codes.

Avoid These Mistakes

Don't: Use generic approval reasons like "Approved". Configure ApproveThis to require Parashift data points in comments (e.g., "Approved because PO #X matches invoice").

Do: Test vacation delegation rules. If Parashift detects a critical contract expiry date, ensure alternate approvers get notified via SMS if emails go unanswered.

Getting Started

This isn't "just another integration". It's a way to eliminate document approval bottlenecks you've accepted as normal. Start with one high-volume process:

1. Vendor invoices over $50K
2. HR offer letters
3. Marketing compliance claims

Register for ApproveThis and book a integration walkthrough. Bring a recent document approval example – we'll build your first Zap live.