ApproveThis manages your SOLAPI Integration approvals.

Why Combine ApproveThis with SOLAPI?

Businesses thrive when decisions move quickly and communication stays clear. But too often, teams get stuck waiting for approvals or struggle to notify stakeholders in real time. This is where integrating ApproveThis – a robust approval workflow platform – with SOLAPI, a leader in SMS and KakaoTalk messaging, becomes a game-changer. Together, they create a system where critical requests get reviewed faster, decisions trigger instant notifications, and teams operate with unprecedented alignment.

ApproveThis brings structure to approval processes that often delay projects. SOLAPI cuts through email clutter by delivering time-sensitive updates directly to phones. When connected via Zapier, these tools automate the handoff between decision-making and communication. The result? Marketing campaigns launch sooner. Vendor payments process without bottlenecks. Customer-facing teams resolve issues before they escalate.

Key Benefits for Cross-Functional Teams

Marketing & Customer Support

Imagine a retail company preparing a flash sale. The marketing team needs legal approval for promo SMS content sent via SOLAPI. With this integration, submitting the draft message triggers an ApproveThis workflow. Legal reviews it directly from their email, clicks "approve," and SOLAPI automatically sends the SMS to thousands of customers. No back-and-forth emails. No risk of missing deadlines.

Finance & Procurement

A manufacturing firm receives a bulk order requiring expedited shipping. Their SOLAPI system detects the high-value transaction. ApproveThis instantly routes a procurement approval request to the CFO, who delegates review to a controller while traveling. The controller approves via mobile, SOLAPI notifies the logistics team, and the order ships same-day – all without manual follow-up.

Operations & External Partners

Construction projects often involve third-party vendors. When a contractor submits an equipment rental invoice via SOLAPI, ApproveThis routes it to the project manager. Approval triggers an automated SOLAPI payment confirmation text to the vendor. Since ApproveThis doesn’t require vendors to have SOLAPI licenses, this process remains secure and cost-effective.

Three Ways to Automate Approvals and Messaging

1. Approve High-Stakes Messages Before They Send

SOLAPI’s New Message Report trigger lets you pause campaigns that need legal, compliance, or executive review. For instance, a healthcare provider using KakaoTalk to send patient reminders could route messages containing sensitive data through ApproveThis. Customizable fields in ApproveThis let compliance teams verify HIPAA adherence before approval.

Setup Tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to flag messages exceeding character limits or containing regulated keywords, ensuring only necessary requests go to approvers.

2. Notify Teams the Moment Requests Are Approved

When ApproveThis detects a New Request, SOLAPI can immediately text stakeholders. A property management company might configure this to alert maintenance crews when urgent repair budgets get approved. Since SOLAPI supports image-rich LMS messages, crews receive work orders with photos directly on their phones.

Pro Tip: Pair this with ApproveThis’ vacation delegation to avoid delays – if the primary approver is out, requests automatically reroute without needing to update SOLAPI templates.

3. Automate Commerce Transaction Reviews

SOLAPI’s New Commerce Action trigger (like completed payments) can require approvals for high-risk transactions. An e-commerce brand might auto-flag orders over $10,000. ApproveThis routes these to fraud detection teams, who review using real-time data dashboards. Once cleared, SOLAPI sends personalized thank-you texts to buyers – enhancing customer experience while reducing risk.

Advanced Use: Combine with ApproveThis’ approval thresholds to auto-approve transactions below $5,000, freeing teams to focus on exceptions.

Getting Started: Integration Essentials

Connecting ApproveThis and SOLAPI takes under 15 minutes using Zapier. Start by creating a Zapier account if you don’t have one. Then:

• Choose a trigger event from either ApproveThis (e.g., “New Request”) or SOLAPI (e.g., “New Message Report”)
• Map key data fields between systems – like linking SOLAPI message IDs to ApproveThis request IDs for tracking
• Test with low-risk workflows first, like internal team notifications, before scaling to customer-facing processes

Critical reminder: Approvers only need an email address to review requests. They don’t require SOLAPI licenses, making this ideal for collaborations with clients or contractors.

Beyond Basic Workflows: Advanced Features

While the templates above cover common needs, both platforms offer deeper customization:

Dynamic Escalation Paths

ApproveThis’ conditional logic lets you change approvers based on SOLAPI data. For example, high-value SOLAPI commerce events could first route to a regional manager, then escalate to the CFO if not approved within 2 hours.

Two-Way Syncs

Zapier isn’t limited to one-way triggers. A denied approval in ApproveThis can trigger SOLAPI to SMS the requester with revision notes. This creates closed-loop communication without manual intervention.

Data-Driven Approvals

ApproveThis’ calculated fields can analyze SOLAPI message metrics. If an SMS campaign’s estimated cost (pulled from SOLAPI) exceeds budget, ApproveThis can auto-route it to senior staff while sending cheaper requests to junior managers.

Industries That Benefit Most

Healthcare

Clinics using SOLAPI for appointment reminders can require staff approvals before sending messages outside standard hours, respecting patient privacy laws.

Logistics

Dispatch teams approve last-minute route changes via ApproveThis, with SOLAPI automatically texting drivers updated itineraries.

Financial Services

Banks approve loan offers via ApproveThis, then use SOLAPI to send encrypted LMS messages with signing links – all while keeping auditors looped via automated CCs.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

While powerful, this integration works best when teams:

• Define clear SLAs – ApproveThis’ reminder settings prevent texts from sending if approvals stall
• Use SOLAPI’s message templates alongside ApproveThis’ workflows to maintain brand consistency
• Leverage Zapier’s filters to avoid approval spam – e.g., only route SOLAPI commerce events over $1K

Ready to Accelerate Your Workflows?

The ApproveThis and SOLAPI integration isn’t just about speed – it’s about creating accountability. Every decision leaves an audit trail. Every message send has documented approval. Teams spend less time chasing down signatures and more time executing.

Start with a single workflow. Prove the value. Then scale. Visit ApproveThis to register for a free trial or SOLAPI to explore their messaging solutions. For complex use cases, book a demo to see how approval automation can transform your operations.