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Customer communication and updates

Automatically sends project status updates and milestone notifications to customers throughout their flooring installation project, improving communication and reducing manual follow-ups.

Workflow Trigger

Project status changes in job management system (e.g., permit approved, materials ordered, installation scheduled).

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Project status updated

    Project milestone or status change is detected in the job management system. This triggers the customer communication workflow automatically.

  2. 2
    Action

    Retrieve project details

    System pulls customer contact information, project timeline, and current milestone details from the CRM. Also retrieves any custom communication preferences set by the customer.

  3. 3
    Decision

    Determine communication method

    Workflow branches based on customer preferences and update urgency. Routes to SMS for urgent updates, email for detailed milestone reports, or both for major milestones.

  4. 4
    Action

    Generate personalized message

    Creates customized update message including project photos, timeline adjustments, and next steps. Message template varies based on milestone type (material delivery, prep work, installation start, etc.).

  5. 5
    Action

    Send multi-channel notification

    Delivers the update via selected communication channels with project-specific details. Includes estimated completion dates and any required customer actions.

  6. 6
    Action

    Log communication history

    Records all sent communications in customer timeline and sets follow-up reminders if needed. Updates customer satisfaction tracking based on response patterns.

  7. 7
    Output

    Update delivery confirmation

    Confirms successful message delivery and logs any delivery failures for manual follow-up. Generates communication summary for project file.

Outputs

  • Automated customer status updates sent via SMS/email
  • Communication history logged in CRM
  • Failed delivery alerts for manual follow-up

Key Metrics

  • Customer response rate to updates
  • Communication delivery success rate
  • Average time between milestone and customer notification
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