Track Vendor Inquiries Automatically in Google Sheets
Vendor questions get mixed with regular chat and important details get forgotten. This automation appends vendor inquiries to a tracking sheet so you have a complete record and can respond systematically.
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
Append Values to Spreadsheet
Tool to append values to a spreadsheet. use when you need to add new data to the end of an existing table in a google sheet.
Why this helps
ADHD founders managing multiple vendor relationships in Slack lose track of pending questions and deadlines, leading to slow vendor relationships and missed deadlines.
- All vendor inquiries in one organized sheet
- Track response time and follow-up status
- Build a vendor relationship history
- Reduce time spent searching Slack for vendor questions
- Systematic approach to vendor management
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Google Sheets to Notis.
- 2Create a new automation with 'Channel Message Received' as the trigger.
- 3Set it to monitor your #vendors or #partnerships channel.
- 4Write your prompt: 'When a vendor shares an inquiry or question, append the date, vendor name, category (pricing, technical, delivery, etc.), the question, and status (Pending) to my vendor tracking sheet.'
- 5Send a test vendor inquiry and verify it logs correctly.
Questions about this workflow
Can I track vendor response deadlines automatically?
Yes. Ask Notis to include a 'Due Date' column and calculate it based on your policy (e.g., '3 business days from today'). You can then filter Sheets to show overdue items.
Should I create separate sheets for different vendor types?
Absolutely. You can create automations for different vendors or vendor categories, each logging to its own sheet for easier management.
How do I know when to follow up with a vendor?
Set up a weekly Google Sheets reminder, or create a second Notis automation that reads your vendor sheet and alerts you about items still marked Pending after 5 days.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Google Sheets. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Google Sheets actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
New Channel Created Trigger
Triggered when a new channel is created in Slack.
Append Dimension
Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.
Channel Message Received
Triggered when a message is posted in a Slack channel (public, private, or multi-party IM). Does NOT match direct messages.
Batch get spreadsheet
Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.
Direct Message Received
Triggered when a new direct message (DM) is sent to a user in Slack. Catches all DMs across all DM channels.
Batch update spreadsheet
Updates a specified range in a google sheet with given values, or appends them as new rows if `first cell location` is omitted; ensure the target sheet exists and the spreadsheet contains at least one worksheet.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Batch Update Values by Data Filter
Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
Message Reaction Removed
Triggered when a reaction is removed from a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Reaction Added Trigger
DEPRECATED: use `SLACK_MESSAGE_REACTION_ADDED` instead. Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack.
Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Slack and Google Sheets, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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