Integrate B-Cart with Slack to automatically notify Slack when an order is placed in B-Cart.

Would you like to streamline your operations by automatically notifying the status of the latest orders? By integrating B-Cart with Slack, you can set up a system that automatically notifies Slack when an order occurs. This automation eliminates the need for manual checks and communication tasks, improving operational efficiency. This app integration can be easily set up without any coding, so please give it a try.

Recommended for

・Team leaders who regularly use B-Cart and Slack and are looking to further streamline the order process
・Sales representatives who have introduced Slack within the company and want to improve the information-sharing system between departments
・Logistics personnel who want to reduce manual errors that occur during order management
・EC operators who want to streamline the order process during busy periods or when handling large orders

Benefits and Examples of Integrating B-Cart and Slack

Benefit 1: Streamlining the Order Process

When an order occurs in B-Cart, an automatic notification to Slack eliminates the need for manual order confirmation, potentially speeding up order processing. Staff can quickly receive notifications on Slack, supporting swift actions such as order confirmation, shipping arrangements, and inventory management. Especially during busy periods or situations with concentrated orders, efficient handling is expected to prevent delays in the order process and delivery.

Benefit 2: Strengthening Team Collaboration

When order notifications from B-Cart reach Slack, departments such as sales and customer support can share order status. This reduces information transmission errors and eliminates the need for manual communication, strengthening inter-departmental collaboration. For example, if a product in stock is ordered, the logistics team can quickly confirm the notification via Slack and proceed with shipping preparations promptly. Additionally, customer support can grasp the order status and respond swiftly to customer inquiries, supporting overall work efficiency and customer satisfaction improvement. Furthermore, by utilizing Slack's thread function, it is possible to visualize order status and manage history.

Benefit 3: Reducing Human Errors

When an order occurs on Slack, order information is automatically notified to relevant parties, eliminating the need for manual input or communication tasks. This reduces human errors such as incorrect input or transmission mistakes. For instance, traditionally, the person in charge had to manually confirm the order details and communicate them to another team, which could lead to misunderstandings or forgotten information. However, by utilizing the automation of Slack notifications through app integration, such errors can be expected to be prevented. Automatic notifications include the latest information, ensuring accurate and consistent data sharing at all times.

Now, let's introduce the actual integration method using a tool called Yoom.

[What is Yoom]

How to Create a B-Cart and Slack Integration Flow

Here, we will explain the steps for app integration. The general flow is as follows:
・Integrate B-Cart and Slack with My Apps
・Copy the template
・Set the trigger in B-Cart and the action in Slack
・Set the trigger to ON and prepare for flow operation
If you are already registered with Yoom, please log in. If not, please register for free and proceed with the setup.

Step 1: Integrate B-Cart and Slack with My Apps

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First, integrate B-Cart and Google Sheets with My Apps.
After logging into Yoom, click "My Apps" on the left side of the screen and proceed with the setup from "+ New Connection".

Next, search for and click on B-Cart.

When the login page appears, enter your email address and password, and click "Login".

Grant access, and the My Apps integration will be complete.

Next, search for and click on Slack.

If you are already signed in to Slack, a page like the one in the image will be displayed.
If you are not signed in yet, please perform the sign-in operation on the "Sign in to your workspace" screen.
If you want to specify a different workspace, set it from "Add another workspace" at the top right of the screen.
After signing in, select the channel for notifications from "Search for a channel" at the bottom of the screen and click "Allow".
This completes the Slack My Apps integration.

Next, let's proceed with the setup using the Flowbot template.
Log in to Yoom and click "Try it" on the banner below.

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A message saying "Template has been copied!" will be displayed, so click "OK" to complete the copy.

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Step 2: Set the Trigger

Set the trigger for B-Cart.
Click "When an order is placed".

Next, check the "Account information to link with B-Cart".
You can freely edit the title, but keep the trigger action as it is and click "Next".

Select the app trigger interval from 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. Please note that the shortest trigger interval varies depending on the plan.
After setting, place a test order in B-Cart and click "Test".

If the order information is displayed in the output, the test is successful.
Click "Save" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Set the Action

Next, set the action for Slack.
Click "Send a message to a channel".

Edit the title as desired and verify the account information, then proceed by clicking "Next" without changing the action.

Next, set up the Slack connection and message content.
For the "Channel ID to connect to", refer to the annotation and set the ID of the channel where Yoom was added.
For "Message content", you can quote information from B-Cart by clicking the field.
If you want to edit the notification content, feel free to make changes.
Once everything is set up, click "Test" to check if the message is sent to the specified Slack channel.
If the message is confirmed, click "Save".

Click "Turn on Trigger" to complete the preparation for flow operation.
Now, when an order is placed in B-Cart, a notification will be automatically sent to Slack.

Other Automation Examples Using B-Cart

1. Send Outlook Email When an Order is Placed in a Specified Delivery Group in B-Cart

When an order is placed in a specific delivery group specified in B-Cart, a notification is automatically sent via Outlook.
This mechanism allows for quick and reliable information sharing with stakeholders, which is expected to improve business speed.

2. Add B-Cart Order Information to Google Spreadsheet

The order information from B-Cart is automatically added to a Google Spreadsheet, making it easy to organize and share data.
This eliminates the hassle of manual data management and enables timely management of order status.

3. Send Gmail When an Order is Placed with a Specified Delivery Group in B-Cart

When an order is placed with a specified delivery group in B-Cart, an automatic notification is sent via Gmail.
This reduces errors from manual notifications and allows for quick progress checks, thereby improving the efficiency of the delivery process.

Summary

The integration of B-Cart and Slack enables streamlining of the order process, strengthening of team collaboration, and reduction of human errors.
Even during busy periods or large order volumes, smooth business operations can be achieved, potentially contributing to improved customer satisfaction.

The Yoom app integration can be easily implemented with no code. Take this opportunity to experience operational efficiency.