Distribution Hub Location Planning
Supply chain decisions get delayed because location research is tedious. This automation searches for optimal distribution hub locations the moment you create a logistics issue--giving you geographic data, infrastructure info, and population reach for each potential hub.
Trigger
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Action
Google Locations
Tool to retrieve google-supported locations. use when searching for locations by name. returns locations ordered by reach (most populous first).
Why this helps
Logistics decisions delayed while manually researching distribution hub locations
- Location data for distribution hubs auto-fetched when issues are created
- Geographic reach visible for each hub option
- Supply chain decisions made faster with data ready
- Optimized hub locations based on population and infrastructure
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Linear and Autom to Notis
- 2Tell Notis: 'When I create a supply chain or logistics issue, look up location data for potential distribution hubs'
- 3Use 'Issue Created' as your trigger
- 4Choose your notification channel
- 5Test by creating a logistics issue like 'find EU distribution hub' and verify location data appears
Questions about this workflow
What makes a good distribution hub location?
Large population, good infrastructure, central location for your markets. The location data helps you evaluate these.
Can I filter locations by region?
Yes. Tell Notis 'find EU hub locations' or 'search only US metro areas' for focused results.
Does this include shipping costs?
This provides geographic and infrastructure data. You'll research shipping rates separately with carriers.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Linear to Autom. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Linear triggers
Autom actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Google Countries
Tool to list google-supported countries. use when you need to filter or suggest countries based on a search string.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Google Images
Tool to fetch images from google search results. use when you need urls, titles, domains, and metadata for images matching a query.
Comment Received Trigger
Triggered when a comment is received.
Google Languages
Tool to retrieve google-supported languages. use when you need a list of language codes for localization.
Issue Created Trigger
Triggered when a new issue is created.
Google Locations
Tool to retrieve google-supported locations. use when searching for locations by name. returns locations ordered by reach (most populous first).
Issue Updated Trigger
Triggered when an issue is updated. For example labels are changed, issue status is changed, etc.
Private Team Comment Created
Fires when a new comment is posted on an issue in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Private Team Issue Created
Fires when a new issue appears in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Private Team Issue Properties Updated
Fires when properties on an issue change in a private Linear team (polled with the connected user's token).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Linear and Autom, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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