Design the approval, then watch it run.
Lay out who approves what, how fast they respond and which amounts need extra sign-off. Then run 40 requests through it, by email and automated, and see where time is lost.
Rules use the request's amount, typically around 2,400 USD.
- Bottleneck
Add a step
Rules keep it fast
Most requests should take the short path. Use “only when the amount is over” so senior approvers only see what needs them.
Email is the slow part
Inbox waits, chasing and re-typing add days. Reminders, mobile approval and system updates take them away.
Same result each run
The simulation is repeatable, so you can change one step and compare the numbers fairly.