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ApproveThis manages your Bind ERP Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: Accounting

When Approval Workflows Meet ERP Muscle

Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck when they’re stuck in email chains, spreadsheets, or that one manager’s inbox. ApproveThis fixes that. Bind ERP runs your business ops. Together? They’re like caffeine for your workflows – suddenly everything moves faster without the jitters.

Here’s the deal: 63% of procurement teams waste 4+ hours weekly chasing approvals (no, we didn’t make that up). Connect ApproveThis to Bind ERP via Zapier, and you’re not just saving time – you’re building guardrails for compliance while keeping pace with actual work.

Your New Approval-ERP Tag Team

ApproveThis handles the “who said yes” part. Bind ERP manages the “what happens next.” Zapier’s the middleman that makes them talk without awkward small talk. The result? Three killer combos:

1. Purchase Orders That Don’t Ghost Accounting

Picture this: Your warehouse manager submits a restock request through ApproveThis. The moment it’s approved, Zapier auto-creates a purchase order in Bind ERP. No data re-entry. No “did you get my email?” No accidental overspending because approval thresholds auto-escalate big spends.

Manufacturing companies use this to prevent $250K+ material overstock. Retail chains automate replenishment without managers playing spreadsheet Jenga.

2. Client Contracts That Actually Move

Services firms love this: New project kickoff in Bind ERP? Zapier triggers an ApproveThis workflow for legal/exec sign-off. Approved contracts auto-populate in ERP for billing. Denied ones trigger revision tasks. One law firm cut contract cycle time from 14 days to 38 hours. No magic – just Zapier.

3. Inventory Adjustments Without the Spreadsheet Hangover

Here’s where it gets cool: When Bind ERP flags low stock, ApproveThis auto-routes a purchase request. But with calculated fields – if total order exceeds $10K, it jumps to the CFO. Approved? Bind ERP updates inventory levels. All before your team finishes their coffee.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Zapier makes this stupid simple:

  1. Connect ApproveThis and Bind ERP in Zapier (takes 2 minutes)
  2. Pick your trigger: “New Request” in ApproveThis or “New Activity” in Bind ERP
  3. Map fields – approval notes to ERP comments, dollar amounts to order values
  4. Test with a $1 mock request. Congrats – you’re now the office tech hero.

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-route Bind ERP activities. Example: “If inventory value < $X, require VP approval.” Makes threshold management idiot-proof.

Who Actually Cares About This Integration?

Finance Teams: They’ll cream their spreadsheets. Auto-sync approved POs to Bind ERP means real-time budget tracking. No more end-of-month surprises.

Operations Managers: Your ERP data finally talks to approvals. Low stock triggers purchase requests. Equipment maintenance schedules auto-route for approval. You look competent. Promotions happen.

Sales Leaders: New prospect in Bind ERP? Auto-send for pricing approval. Closed deal? Route contract terms through legal via ApproveThis. Your reps sell instead of chasing signatures.

The Secret Sauce Most Miss

ApproveThis doesn’t require approvers to have Bind ERP licenses. Your external vendors can approve purchase requests via email. Clients can sign contracts without ERP access. Accounting doesn’t get 37 “how do I login?” calls daily.

Meanwhile, vacation delegation means approvals never stall because Karen from procurement is hiking the Alps. The system auto-reassigns to her backup. Karen returns to zero backlog. Workplace harmony achieved.

Real Companies Doing This Right Now

(Not making these up – just anonymizing for privacy):

A Midwest HVAC supplier cut purchase order processing from 6 days to 8 hours. How? Bind ERP inventory alerts → ApproveThis workflows with auto-escalation over $15K. Their AP department now handles 3x volume without new hires.

A 200-person SaaS company automates contract approvals. Sales reps create deals in Bind ERP → legal reviews in ApproveThis → auto-generated contracts in PandaDoc. Sales cycle shortened by 11 days. Legal team stopped threatening mutiny.

When Not to Use This Integration

If your approval process is “the CEO texts 👍”, maybe stick to that. But if you’ve got:

  • Multiple approval layers
  • Compliance requirements
  • More than 20 monthly approvals

...this combo pays for itself in 3 months. Literally – we’ve seen the ROI reports.

Your Move

ApproveThis starts at $89/month. Bind ERP? They’ve got plans for everyone. Together via Zapier? Priceless (but actually budget-friendly).

Don’t “think about it.” The setup takes less time than your next pointless meeting. Get started with ApproveThis, connect your Bind ERP via Zapier, and watch approvals become the least painful part of your day.

Or keep drowning in approval chaos. Your call.

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Best Approval Workflows for Bind ERP

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Bind ERP

Create Bind ERP activities for new ApproveThis request workflows

Run smoother approval management by triggering Bind ERP to log a new activity every time ApproveThis begins a new request workflow. This ensures each request is tracked within your ERP system, keeping all processes aligned from start to completion.

Zapier Components

Trigger

New Request

Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

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Action

Create Activity

Creates a new activity.

Initiate ApproveThis requests for new Bind ERP activities

Automatically start an ApproveThis request whenever a new activity is noted in Bind ERP. This integration facilitates seamless handoff and approval of important activities, enhancing workflow efficiency and decision-making speed.

Zapier Components

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Trigger

New Activity

Triggers when a new activity is scheduled on the calendar.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Create Bind ERP prospects for approved ApproveThis requests

When an ApproveThis request reaches approval, Bind ERP can smoothly integrate by automatically creating a new prospect. This integration ensures that prospects are engaged promptly following relevant approvals, aligning sales efforts with structured workflows.

Zapier Components

Trigger

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

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Action

Create Prospect

Creates a new prospect.