How it works

Follow these 3 simple steps to tag your orders with real-time fulfillment status updates

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Fulfillment Status Updated
App connector: Tracktor • Time to complete: 0 minutes (Auto-configured)
Why this matters: This trigger monitors your Tracktor fulfillment tracking for any status changes and kicks off the entire workflow whenever a package moves through the shipping process.

This step automatically activates when Tracktor detects a fulfillment status change for any of your orders. The trigger captures the updated status information (like "Out for Delivery" or "Delivered") along with the associated Shopify order ID. No configuration is needed - MESA connects directly to your Tracktor account and listens for these updates in real-time. When a status change occurs, this step passes the fulfillment data to the next step for processing.

Retrieve Order
App connector: Shopify • Time to complete: 0 minutes (Auto-configured)
Why this matters: This step fetches the complete Shopify order details using the order ID from Tracktor, ensuring you have all the necessary order information before adding tags.

MESA automatically retrieves the full order record from your Shopify store using the order ID provided by the Tracktor trigger. This step pulls in essential order details like current tags, customer information, and order status to prepare for the tagging action. The system handles this data retrieval automatically without requiring any input from you. Once the order information is collected, it gets passed to the final step along with the new fulfillment status.

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Order Add Tag
App connector: Shopify • Time to complete: 0 minutes (Auto-configured)
Why this matters: This step applies the current fulfillment status as a tag on your Shopify order, giving you and your customers clear visibility into shipping progress.

This action automatically adds a new tag to your Shopify order based on the latest fulfillment status from Tracktor. The tag will display the exact status label (such as "In Transit", "Out for Delivery", or "Delivered") directly on the order in your Shopify admin. The workflow is designed to continuously add new status tags as the package progresses through shipping, creating a complete tracking history on each order. This tagging happens instantly when Tracktor reports a status change, keeping your order management system current with real shipping updates.

Make it your own

Customize this workflow even further:

Add conditional logic for specific statuses
Create filter conditions that only tag orders when they reach certain statuses, like "Delivered" or "Exception", to avoid cluttering orders with every minor transit update.
Send customer notifications for key milestones
Extend the workflow to automatically email or SMS customers when packages reach important statuses like "Out for Delivery" or "Delivered" using your preferred messaging service.
Update custom order fields with tracking details
Connect additional steps to populate custom metafields on your orders with detailed tracking information like estimated delivery dates or carrier details from Tracktor.
Create status-based inventory alerts
Chain inventory management actions that trigger when orders are delivered, such as automatically reordering products that fall below stock thresholds or updating demand forecasting data.

Frequently asked questions

Will this workflow remove old fulfillment status tags when new ones are added?
No, this workflow only adds new tags and keeps all previous fulfillment status tags on the order. You'll see a complete history of the package's journey through tags like "Shipped", "In Transit", "Out for Delivery", and "Delivered" all remaining on the same order.
What happens if Tracktor sends duplicate status updates for the same order?
The workflow will add the tag each time Tracktor reports a status change, even if it's the same status. This could result in duplicate tags on your order, but it ensures you don't miss any status updates from your shipping carriers.
Can I use this workflow with multiple shipping carriers or just specific ones?
This works with any shipping carrier that Tracktor supports and tracks. Since the workflow pulls status information directly from Tracktor, it will tag orders regardless of whether they're shipped via USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or any other carrier integrated with your Tracktor account.
What is a template?
MESA templates are fully pre-configured workflows built and vetted by Shopify Experts. Unlike competitor templates that provide basic scaffolds requiring extensive setup, MESA templates come with all data variables properly mapped, required fields configured, and steps ready to activate. You can turn them on immediately and start automating.
Can I customize a template?
Absolutely! While our templates work out-of-the-box, every step can be personalized to match your exact business requirements. Add conditional logic, integrate additional apps, or build more sophisticated workflows. MESA's templates provide a solid foundation that you can expand as needed.
Are templates free?
Yes! Our entire library of expert-built, production-ready templates is free to use. Unlike platforms that charge for premium templates or provide only basic scaffolds, MESA gives you access to hundreds of fully-configured, vetted workflows at no additional cost.

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