
ApproveThis manages your Magalu Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Ecommerce
Why Approval Automation Matters for E-Commerce Teams
Let's cut through the corporate jargon: manual approval processes suck. They're the reason your warehouse manager is CC'ing 12 people on inventory change emails, why your finance team misses discount pricing deadlines, and why your operations lead keeps "accidentally" approving orders without proper checks. Enter ApproveThis and Magalu - two platforms that shouldn't just play nice, but absolutely need to work together if you're serious about scaling.
Magalu handles your product data, orders, and inventory like a champ. ApproveThis slaps structure on your decision-making chaos. Connect them through Zapier, and you've got an automation engine that turns "Hey, can someone approve this?" into a process that actually works while you sleep.
Real-World Scenarios That Actually Move the Needle
We're not here to sell you vaporware. These integrations solve specific problems for teams drowning in approval tickets:
1. Killing Order Verification Bottlenecks
When Magalu gets a new order, ApproveThis automatically creates an approval ticket with product details, customer history, and shipping requirements. Your sales ops team can:
- Flag high-risk orders using custom approval thresholds
- Route luxury item approvals straight to senior staff
- Auto-approve repeat customers below $5k spend
Who needs this: Consumer electronics retailers preventing fraud, B2B wholesalers managing bulk orders, drop-shippers verifying supplier stock.
2. Inventory Changes That Don't Require 17 Slack Threads
Magalu's stock update triggers an ApproveThis workflow that:
- Requires warehouse manager sign-off for >20% inventory drops
- Auto-approves routine restocks under predefined limits
- Flags discrepancies between physical counts and system numbers
Pro tip: Use calculated fields to show real-time inventory value changes during approvals. No more back-and-forth emails about "Why did we order 500 more blenders?"
3. Price Updates That Don't Tank Your Margins
ApproveThis initiates price change requests that:
- Require margin checks using live Magalu cost data
- Compare proposed prices against competitor feeds
- Escalate to regional managers for location-specific pricing
Bonus: Approvers get email notifications with one-click approve/reject - no need to log into Magalu. Perfect for external partners or execs who shouldn't have full system access.
Setup That Takes Less Time Than Your Daily Standup
Connect Magalu and ApproveThis in 3 steps even your least tech-savvy ops manager can handle:
- Create your Zapier hook: Pick a Magalu trigger (new order, inventory change, etc.)
- Map critical data points: Product SKUs, order values, inventory levels - whatever your approval logic needs
- Set approval rules: Add conditional paths, approver groups, and auto-escalations
Pro move: Use ApproveThis' vacation delegation so summer Fridays don't bottleneck approvals when Karen from accounting is OOO.
Department-Specific Wins That Actually Matter
This isn't some all-in-one "solution" that helps nobody. Here's where different teams get real value:
Finance Teams
Set approval thresholds that auto-flag orders exceeding budget caps. Get instant visibility into pending commitments without digging through Magalu reports.
Warehouse Ops
Require photo evidence uploads for damaged inventory claims before approving Magalu stock adjustments. Cut phantom shrinkage by 22% on average.
Sales Leaders
Auto-approve custom pricing requests under 10% discount for tiered clients. Stop losing deals to approval delays during end-of-quarter rushes.
Why This Beats Native Approvals in Magalu
Magalu's basic approval features work for solopreneurs. ApproveThis brings enterprise-grade control:
Multi-step workflows: Require warehouse sign-off → finance approval → final GM blessing for high-value orders
External approvers: Let suppliers approve backorder requests without giving them Magalu logins
Audit trails: Prove compliance with timestamped approval records that show who approved what, when, and why
Common Objections (And Why They're BS)
"We already use Magalu's built-in approvals."
Cool. Now go ask your team how many Excel sheets they're still using to track exceptions. Built-in tools can't handle multi-department processes or custom logic.
"Zapier integrations are unreliable."
ApproveThis uses Zapier's premium connectors with 99.9% uptime SLA. Set up failsafes using approval timeouts and duplicate check rules.
Getting Started Without the Corporate Fluff
1. Sign up for ApproveThis - Free 14-day trial, no credit card needed
2. Connect your Magalu account via Zapier - Takes 8 minutes if you have API keys handy
3. Clone our pre-built templates for:
- High-risk order approvals
- Inventory discrepancy resolutions
- MAP pricing enforcement
Pro tip: Start with one high-impact workflow (like order approvals), then expand after your team sees results.
Bottom Line: Approval Automation That Doesn't Feel Robotic
ApproveThis + Magalu via Zapier isn't about replacing human judgment - it's about eliminating the administrative diarrhea that slows down smart decisions. Whether you're trying to prevent $50K inventory mistakes or just stop the endless "APPROVE PLEASE :)" Slack messages, this integration handles the busywork so your team can focus on actual work.
Next step: Book a 15-minute demo where we'll map out your messiest approval process and build a live automation during the call. No sales pitch - just proof it works.
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Best Approval Workflows for Magalu
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Magalu
Create approval requests for new orders
When a new order is placed in Magalu, automatically create an approval request in ApproveThis. This integration streamlines order verification and facilitates timely decision making. *Note: Ensure order details map correctly to approval fields.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Order (Prod)
Triggers when a new order is created in prod.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create approval requests for inventory changes
When stock levels change in Magalu, automatically send an approval request via ApproveThis. This integration ensures inventory adjustments receive proper authorizations before proceeding. *Note: Map inventory parameters accurately in the approval request.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Change Inventory
Trigger when a change in stock occurs.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update sku inventory for approved requests
When an approval decision is made in ApproveThis, update the SKU inventory in Magalu accordingly. This integration ensures inventory records reflect approved changes promptly. *Note: Verify that approval outcomes correctly trigger inventory updates.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Update SKU Inventory
Update the inventory of products
Update sku prices for new approval requests
When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, automatically update SKU prices in Magalu. This integration streamlines pricing updates based on submitted approval requirements. *Note: Configure pricing thresholds to match approval criteria.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Update SKU Price
Update the inventory of products
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