Optimize a day's service stops from Slack
Turn a well-formed stop list into an optimized routing problem without rebuilding it elsewhere.
Trigger
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Action
GraphHopper VRP POST
Tool to initiate VRP optimization. Use when you need to solve vehicle routing problems synchronously.
Why this helps
Arranging multiple stops manually creates avoidable planning work and missed constraints.
- Send a set of stops to a vehicle routing optimization.
- Account for the vehicle and service details supplied in the request.
- Reduce manual sequencing for a day with several visits.
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.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to run VRP optimization for channel messages that provide stops and the necessary vehicle and service constraints.
- 4Pick the Slack channel message trigger and set a run-report channel.
- 5Test with a real small stop list and its vehicle constraints.
Questions about this workflow
What should a stop list contain?
Provide identifiable stop locations and the vehicle and service constraints needed for a meaningful optimization.
Is this suited to a single destination?
This workflow is designed for a vehicle routing problem with multiple stops; use route planning for a simple trip.
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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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