ApproveThis manages your Rewix Integration approvals.

Why Approval Automation Matters in Modern Commerce

In B2B e-commerce, every delayed decision costs revenue. A product launch held up by manual approvals, a pricing update stuck in someone's inbox, or a catalog change awaiting multiple sign-offs - these bottlenecks add up. Rewix provides the operational backbone for product management, while ApproveThis brings structure to decision-making. Together through Zapier, they create closed-loop automation where approvals trigger actions and vice versa, keeping workflows moving at the pace of digital commerce.

Consider this: 68% of employees report wasting 30+ minutes daily tracking down approvals (McKinsey). For Rewix users managing complex product catalogs and supplier relationships, that lost time directly impacts time-to-market. The integration solves this by embedding governance directly into operational workflows - not as a barrier, but as an accelerator.

Three Ways This Integration Transforms E-Commerce Operations

1. Catalog Governance Without Bottlenecks

When Rewix exports product catalogs (via scheduled or filtered exports), ApproveThis automatically routes them for review using calculated fields to determine approval paths. A $500 product change might need only team lead approval, while a $50,000 SKU addition triggers CFO review. Real-world example:

A European industrial supplier automates catalog updates to 12 regional websites. Their Zapier integration routes each export based on:

• Product category (hazardous materials need safety team sign-off)
• Pricing changes over 5% (require finance approval)
• New supplier items (procurement team verification)

Approvers receive email notifications with direct Approve/Reject buttons - no Rewix login required. Approved changes deploy automatically; rejected ones route back to the product team with comments.

2. Demand-Driven Product Creation

Most approval systems react to existing requests. This integration flips the model: when sales teams submit custom product requests via ApproveThis (with attached specs/pricing), approved items auto-create in Rewix as sellable SKUs. A niche furniture maker uses this to handle bespoke orders:

1. Sales rep submits approval request with CAD files and client specs
2. Engineering approves manufacturability
3. Finance confirms pricing
4. Approved? The Zapier flow:
- Creates Rewix product record
- Generates Shopify listing
- Updates NetSuite inventory

This cuts their custom order setup from 3 days to 45 minutes.

3. Model-Based Approval Escalation

Rewix models (product variations/configurations) often require cross-departmental alignment. The integration uses ApproveThis' approval thresholds to escalate decisions:

A consumer electronics company automates accessory bundle approvals:
- Under $100: Auto-approved via Rewix rules
- $100-$500: Marketing manager approval
- Over $500: CMO + CFO review

Approved models publish immediately with scheduled launch dates. Denied requests trigger Slack alerts to product teams with revision notes.

Implementation Guide: Connecting the Dots

Setting up the integration takes under 20 minutes for basic flows:

Step 1: In Zapier, create a new Zap with Rewix as the trigger app
Step 2: Choose trigger events like:
- New product export ready for review
- Inventory threshold reached
- Supplier catalog update received

Step 3: Add ApproveThis as the action app
Map Rewix data to approval request fields:
- Product specs  Calculated fields
- Supplier terms  Approval comments
- Change impact  Approval path logic

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' vacation delegation to avoid holiday delays. If an approver is OOO, requests automatically reroute to their deputy without breaking SLAs.

Team-Specific Benefits Beyond Operations

Finance Teams

Embed approval checks into Rewix pricing workflows:
- Margin thresholds auto-flag low-profit items
- Bulk pricing changes require dual approval
- MAP policy enforcement through pre-publish checks

Compliance Teams

Automate regulatory checks:
- SDS documentation validation for hazardous goods
- Country-specific labeling requirements
- Export control classification

External Partners

Suppliers get limited access to submit product updates through ApproveThis (no Rewix licenses needed). Your team reviews changes in context before Rewix import.

Getting Started: Where Automation Meets Control

This isn't about replacing human judgment - it's about focusing it. By handling routing, reminders, and documentation automatically, ApproveThis lets Rewix users:

- Reduce approval cycle times by 62% (based on client averages)
- Eliminate 14% revenue leakage from unapproved discounts
- Cut compliance risks through audit-ready approval trails

Ready to move beyond manual workflows? Start your free ApproveThis trial or book a custom integration demo. For Rewix-specific workflows, explore our prebuilt Zapier templates.

Final Note: The Strategic Edge

In B2B e-commerce, the gap between decision and action determines market responsiveness. Companies using ApproveThis with Rewix report 23% faster product launches and 31% fewer compliance incidents (2024 internal survey). It's not just efficiency - it's about building governance that scales with growth.