ApproveThis manages your Targa Integration approvals.

Two Tools, One Competitive Edge

Modern businesses face a critical challenge: operational data means nothing without action. Targa delivers the insights, while ApproveThis provides the mechanism to act on them. Together through Zapier, these platforms create closed-loop processes where analytics directly fuel decision-making - without manual handoffs slowing down your team.

Targa's strength lies in aggregating program operations data across platforms, giving leaders a unified view of accounts, items, and workflows. But raw data doesn't approve purchase orders or greenlight new vendor relationships. This is where ApproveThis transforms visibility into velocity. By connecting Targa's operational intelligence with structured approval workflows, businesses achieve three fundamental improvements:

• Contextual Decisions: Approval requests automatically include relevant Targa account histories, inventory levels, or compliance data
• Audit-Ready Processes: Every approved/denied action in ApproveThis timestamps corresponding Targa data snapshots
• Cross-Platform Accountability: Finance, operations, and external partners collaborate through a single approval layer

Why This Integration Works

Targa excels at making complex operational data accessible, but wasn't built for governance. ApproveThis doesn't replicate Targa's analytics - it complements them by adding human oversight where automation ends. Consider these gaps the integration solves:

Targa's Limitations

While Targa tracks account changes and item updates across systems, teams often resort to email chains or spreadsheet tracking for approvals. This creates version control issues and delays, especially when external partners lack Targa access.

ApproveThis' Value Add

ApproveThis introduces conditional logic to Targa data. For example, automatically routing high-risk account changes to legal teams while approving routine inventory updates instantly. Crucially, external approvers only need email access - no additional Targa licenses required.

Real-World Workflow Accelerators

Use Case 1: Vendor Account Governance

A retail company using Targa to manage 200+ supplier accounts integrates ApproveThis to handle onboarding. When Targa detects a new vendor account, ApproveThis:

• Routes compliance docs to procurement
• Sends payment terms to finance
• Requires legal sign-off for non-standard contracts

Outcome: Reduced vendor approval time from 14 days to 48 hours by eliminating manual follow-ups.

Use Case 2: Inventory Spend Control

A manufacturing firm links Targa's item catalog to ApproveThis' calculated fields. When warehouse managers request new stock:

• ApproveThis cross-references Targa's real-time inventory levels
• Automatically approves reorders below $5k
• Flags duplicate requests using historical Targa data

Outcome: Cut excess inventory spend by 22% in Q1 through conditional approval thresholds.

Use Case 3: Audit-Proof Compliance

A healthcare provider uses the integration to document approval rationale. When ApproveThis receives a new equipment purchase request:

• Pulls Targa data showing equipment utilization rates
• Requires infection control team sign-off for high-risk devices
• Archives full decision context for Joint Commission audits

Outcome: Passed accreditation review with zero findings on procurement processes.

Team-Specific Benefits

Finance Teams

Configure approval thresholds that auto-approve routine expenses while flagging budget exceptions. Vacation delegation ensures someone always reviews urgent requests, even during holidays.

Operations Managers

Track approval SLAs directly in Targa's interface. If production line item approvals stall, ApproveThis escalates alerts through SMS or team chat platforms.

Procurement Specialists

Maintain Targa's item database integrity by requiring approvals for catalog changes. Consensus-based approval groups prevent single points of failure in vendor management.

Implementation Made Simple

Connecting Targa and ApproveThis via Zapier takes under 15 minutes:

1. Create Zapier triggers for Targa's "New Account" or "New Item" events
2. Map critical Targa fields to ApproveThis' custom request templates
3. Set conditional logic (e.g., "Route all IT hardware requests to CTO")
4. Test with sample data before activating

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-populate Targa metadata like account IDs or inventory locations. This maintains data consistency without manual entry.

Beyond Basic Approvals

While the Zapier integration handles core triggers, ApproveThis adds enterprise-grade controls:

Dynamic Escalation Paths

If Targa data shows a vendor account with past compliance issues, ApproveThis can automatically add legal review steps that standard approvals skip.

Two-Way Syncs

When approvers reject a Targa item update, ApproveThis can trigger Zapier to revert the change AND notify the original submitter with revision notes.

Mobile-First Access

Approvers on construction sites or retail floors can review Targa context and approve requests directly from their phones via email links.

Getting Started

To implement these workflows:

1. Register for ApproveThis (14-day free trial)
2. Access pre-built Targa templates in the Zapier integration library
3. Schedule a live demo to configure role-based access controls

For teams already using Targa, adding ApproveThis typically shows ROI within 30 days through reduced approval cycle times alone. The integration requires no changes to existing Targa workflows - it simply adds governance layers where needed.

Final Considerations

While powerful, the integration works best when teams:

• Define clear approval matrices before automation
• Use Targa tags to categorize approval types
• Leverage ApproveThis' reporting to identify process bottlenecks

Avoid over-automating nuanced decisions. The goal isn't to remove human judgment, but to arm approvers with Targa's operational context so they can decide faster.

Next Steps

Visit Zapier to explore pre-built Targa-ApproveThis templates, or book a live integration walkthrough with our team. For companies managing 50+ monthly approvals, this integration often pays for itself in reclaimed productivity alone.