See vendor delays shared over WhatsApp
An external delay can ripple through a team's plans. Make relevant vendor updates visible in Slack while there is still time to adapt.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Post message to channel
Deprecated: posts a message to a slack channel, direct message, or private channel. use `send message` instead.
Why this helps
Vendor schedule changes can stay hidden in one-to-one chats until they cause a missed deadline.
- Bring external delays into the team's view.
- Share the expected impact and timing when available.
- Reduce last-minute surprises caused by isolated updates.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect TimelinesAI and Slack to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or by asking Notis.
- 3Write one instruction asking Notis to post new WhatsApp messages reporting a vendor or supplier delay to a selected Slack channel with the delay summary and timing if stated.
- 4Select the TimelinesAI new WhatsApp message trigger and choose a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real vendor delay message and confirm its impact is clear.
Questions about this workflow
Can it include an updated delivery date?
Ask Notis to include a revised date or timing when the message provides one.
Can this be limited to vendor conversations?
Name the relevant vendors or explain the context that identifies vendor updates in your instruction.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
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