ApproveThis manages your Array approvals.

When Data Meets Decisions

Let's be real - most companies using Array aren't lacking data. They're drowning in form submissions while approval requests pile up in Slack threads and forgotten emails. That's where pairing Array's slick form-building with ApproveThis' approval automation creates something better than coffee on Monday morning: actual process clarity.

Array helps teams collect everything from IT requests to vendor onboarding details. ApproveThis handles the messy human part - getting stakeholders to actually make decisions. Together through Zapier, they turn "Hey, did you see my form submission?" into tracked workflows where requests can't get lost and approvers can't play hide-and-seek.

Why This Combo Doesn't Suck

Array's strength is building forms that don't make users want to gouge their eyes out. ApproveThis' superpower is forcing accountability into approval chains without micromanaging. Connect them, and you get:

• No more approval black holes: Form submissions automatically become tracked requests
• Fewer license headaches: Approvers only need email access, not Array logins

Example: Your sales team uses an Array form for client discounts over 15%. Without this integration, deals stall while reps chase managers across time zones. Connect the form to ApproveThis, and every submission pings the right approver based on deal size, with automatic reminders if they ghost the request.

Real Teams Using This Without Facepalming

HR Teams: Onboarding Without the Papercuts

HR built an Array form for new hire equipment requests. Problem: IT needed to approve Mac vs PC allocations, Facilities had to confirm desk locations, and Finance required budget sign-off. Requests got approved...eventually. Sometimes.

After connecting to ApproveThis:

• Submissions auto-route based on office location and department
• Finance only gets involved if costs exceed $1,500 (thanks to approval thresholds)
• When the IT director's on PTO, requests auto-delegate to their deputy

Procurement: Cutting PO Chaos

An Array form for purchase requests kept getting submissions like "3M Post-Its (urgent!!!)" with zero context. The procurement team implemented ApproveThis rules:

- Any request under $500 auto-approves if submitted by department heads
- Over $5k? Requires CFO review + calculated fields showing budget impact
- Vendors get automatic updates when their PO gets final sign-off

Marketing: Killing Campaign Bottlenecks

Their Array form for new campaign requests had a 72-hour SLA. Reality? Legal took 4 days to review disclaimers, then Creative would demand changes, restarting the clock. Now:

- Legal gets parallel approvals on compliance checks
- If creative assets aren't attached, the request bounces back automatically
- Stuck waiting on external vendors? The dashboard shows exactly who's blocking progress

Setting This Up Without Needing IT

If you can build an Array form, you can connect this integration. Here's the TL;DR:

1. In Zapier, set Array's "New Form Entry" as trigger
2. Map critical form fields to ApproveThis' request template
3. Set approval rules (who needs to sign off, escalation paths)
4. Test with a $5 Starbucks request before handling the $50k client project

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag requests that exceed budgets or miss required attachments. No more "Oops, didn't see the total was $12k" rejections.

Why Your VP Will Actually Care

Finance Teams:

They stop playing detective. Approval thresholds mean routine requests auto-approve, while big spends get scrutiny. Real-time tracking shows exactly which departments blow through budgets fastest.

Operations Managers:

Suddenly know why projects stall. The dashboard exposes whether Purchasing sits on requests for 3 days or if Legal's the bottleneck. Bonus: Vacation delegation means no more "Out of Office" purgatory.

External Partners:

Vendors and clients get transparent status updates without needing logins. They submit via Array, track progress in ApproveThis, and stop emailing you 12 times a day.

When Not to Use This (Yes, Really)

This integration isn't magic fairy dust. If your approval process is "Gary decides everything," keep using post-its. But if you have:

- Multi-department sign-offs
- Compliance requirements
- More than 10 approval requests weekly
...then letting Gary work through his inbox is costing you more than his salary.

Beyond Basic Forms

ApproveThis adds muscle to Array's flexibility:

Conditional Routing: Route office supply requests to Facilities but IT hardware to Tech Ops based on form dropdowns.
Audit Trails: Every approval/rejection logs who decided what and why. Later dispute? Pull the record in 2 clicks.
Mobile Approvals: Approvers stuck in meetings? They can review/deny via email without hunting down attachments.

The Bottom Line

Array captures data. ApproveThis forces decisions. Together, they turn "I think someone approved that?" into tracked processes where:

- Employees stop chasing approvals
- Managers gain visibility without micromanaging
- Auditors don't want to murder you
- Gary can finally take vacation

Ready to stop being a human router for form submissions? Get ApproveThis or schedule a demo. Takes 15 minutes - less time than you'll waste today explaining why Jane's request hasn't been approved.