Send Email Notifications for Delayed Deliveries
Proactively address shipping delays by notifying customers if their package hasn’t arrived. This MESA workflow template sends an automated email after 20 days if a package remains undelivered, providing customers with a status update and reassurance. The timeframe is fully configurable to suit your needs, helping you manage customer expectations and reduce support inquiries by keeping them informed throughout the delivery process.
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How it works
7 steps to get email notifications when packages take longer than expected to deliver
Fulfillment Status is In Transit
Fulfillment Status is In Transit
Delay
Delay
Retrieve Fulfillment
Retrieve Fulfillment
Filter
Filter
Retrieve Order
Retrieve Order
Retrieve Shop
Retrieve Shop
Send Email
Send Email
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Frequently asked questions
Can I send different delay notifications for different shipping methods?
Currently this template uses one delay period for all shipments. To customize by shipping method, you'd need to add filter conditions that check the shipping service name and route to different delay periods accordingly.
What happens if a customer's email address is invalid or they don't receive the notification?
The email step will log delivery failures, but the workflow doesn't include retry logic. Consider adding your customer service email as a BCC recipient to track which notifications might not reach customers.
Will this send multiple emails if I have several delayed packages in the same order?
Yes, since this triggers per fulfillment, customers could receive separate delay notifications for each delayed package in their order. If you prefer one email per order regardless of fulfillment count, you'd need to add logic to group by order ID first.
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