Founder Insights: The Journey of MaterLog and the Power of No-Code Automation
Founder Insights: The Journey of MaterLog and the Power of No-Code Automation
MaterLog Team · Mar. 28, 2024
We're excited to share the story behind MaterLog and the journey that brought it to life.
MaterLog's inception was driven by a clear goal: to make procurement more streamlined and cost effective for businesses of all sizes. The team initially harnessed the power of no-code automation tools to quickly validate their idea, enabling them to test, gather feedback, and refine their solution without needing extensive coding skills or resources.
As MaterLog's concept gained momentum, it transformed from a validated idea into a comprehensive platform that now aids countless businesses in optimizing their procurement processes. The founder's journey is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and the potential of no-code automation in turning visions into reality.
You can take inspiration from their journey and build your own order tracking automations using the tools they used, or you can save yourself the effort and explore MaterLog’s automated order tracking platform.
Setting Up Your Automated Order Tracking:
Inbox: Choose your preferred inbox (Google, Outlook) and consider setting up a dedicated email for your orders (e.g., ‘orders@yourdomain.com’).
Data Repository: Set up a tracking system for your order details. We like Airtable or Google Sheets. Look for online templates that suit your needs, ensuring you include essential categories, like status, ship date and delivery date. Utilize built-in automations or write custom scripts to set reminders for supplier follow-ups based on your record data (e.g., check in 7 days from the last email date or estimated ship date).
API Connector: Use tools like Zapier or Make to automate actions based on specific triggers, such as sending an email to a supplier when the next follow-up date is due.
LLM (Language Learning Model): Employ AI tools like OpenAI’s Chat GPT, Google’s Gemini, or Anthropic’s Claude to parse your emails, extract relevant data into your database, and draft supplier check-in emails. You can also train them to interpret and update the information on the supplier tracking links you’re monitoring.
Email Marketing Tool: Utilize email marketing tools like SendGrid, Klaviyo, or Mailgun to dispatch the draft emails created by your LLM.
