What is a workflow?

October 9, 2025
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An application idea?

Definition

Un workflow est une séquence automatisée d'actions et de processus métier qui s'exécute selon des règles prédéfinies. 

It automates repetitive tasks and orchestrates different applications without manual intervention.

Examples

  • Lead management: New contact → Send welcome email → Create CRM file → Sales notification
  • E-commerce: Order received → Check stock → Generate invoice → Send confirmations
  • HR: Application received → Automatic sorting → Interview scheduling → Email refusal/acceptance
  • Customer support: Ticket created → Automatic allocation → Follow-up if no answer → Manager escalation
  • Marketing: Download white paper → Add email list → Nurturing sequence → Lead score

Benefits/Interest

  • Productivity gains: Elimination of repetitive manual tasks
  • Error reduction: standardized, consistent processes
  • Traceability: Complete tracking of every step in the process
  • Reactivity: Actions triggered instantly
  • Scalability: Managing growing volumes without hiring new staff

Related terms

  • Automation
  • Logic Builder
  • Webhook
  • CRM
  • Process

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