Optimize dispatch stops from a Slack handoff
Let a dispatch handoff move a complete set of stops into route optimization without a second round of copying.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
GraphHopper VRP POST
Tool to initiate VRP optimization. Use when you need to solve vehicle routing problems synchronously.
Why this helps
The handoff between a Slack request and dispatch planning can leave stop sequencing to someone already juggling tasks.
- Start optimization from a dispatch handoff.
- Use the stop list and vehicle constraints supplied with the request.
- Reduce manual sequencing before dispatch review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and GraphHopper to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Use one instruction to run VRP for a webhook handoff that includes the stop list and necessary vehicle constraints tied to its Slack request.
- 4Pick the incoming webhook trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with a real handoff and a small stop list before routine use.
Questions about this workflow
What must the handoff provide?
It should include identifiable stops and the vehicle and service constraints needed to solve the routing problem.
Does the workflow dispatch vehicles automatically?
The listed action initiates VRP optimization; it does not itself confirm or execute a dispatch.
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GraphHopper VRP POST
Tool to initiate VRP optimization. Use when you need to solve vehicle routing problems synchronously.
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