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Extract order details from FTP files and notify team

Automatically monitor new file in folder across EasyFTP and Google Drive. Get instant alerts when order file arrives, order fields extract, or customer email is presentβ€”so you can send confirmations, notify operations, and avoid manual parsing.

How this automation extracts actionable order data from FTP files

When a new order file lands in the watched FTP folder, delays can cause missed fulfillment and duplicate follow-ups. This automation extracts structured order details and sends email confirmations and operations messagesβ€”so your team can act on accurate orders without manual parsing.

  1. 1.Detects new file in folder

    Integrate EasyFTP and file transfer tools to capture incoming order files from your watched folder.

    EasyFTPor swap with your favorite app
  2. 2.Uploads file to Drive

    Integrate Google Drive and storage workflows to upload the incoming file and capture its file ID.

    Google Driveor swap with your favorite app
  3. 3.Gets file content from Drive

    Integrate Google Drive and document download tools to retrieve the file content for extraction.

    Google Driveor swap with your favorite app
  4. 4.Extracts structured order data

    Integrate ChatGPT (OpenAI) and AI parsing to convert file content into order number and customer email fields.

    ChatGPT (OpenAI)or swap with your favorite app
  5. 5.Sends order email confirmations

    Integrate Microsoft Outlook and email delivery tools to send confirmations and attach the original file.

    Microsoft Outlookor swap with your favorite app
  6. 6.Direct messages operations for triage

    Integrate Slack and team messaging tools to alert the operations contact with a concise order summary.

    Slackor swap with your favorite app

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Calendly
Okta
Zendesk
Dropbox
Asana
Allstate
Airbnb
ActiveCampaign
Lyft
Webflow
Canva
Sysco
LA Clippers
Getaround
Grammarly
HelloFresh
Lululemon
Barry's
Hopper
Casper
Hudl
Miro
The New York Times
Ruggable

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