1. Inbound operational triggers
Workflows trigger when a shopper asks for a delivery update, requests to initiate a return or exchange, reports a delayed package, or flags an incorrect shipping address before fulfillment.
Order & Returns Automation
Automate order tracking, returns, and exchanges at scale.
Give shoppers instant visibility into parcel shipments, automate return eligibility checks against store policy, and turn return inquiries into retained revenue through exchanges.
Post-purchase inquiries represent up to 70% of support volume
“Where is my order?” and “How do I return this item?” dominate retail customer support inboxes. Handling these tickets manually wastes hundreds of agent hours on routine lookup tasks, while leaving customers waiting hours for a tracking link or return label. Chad connects directly to your commerce and shipping systems to handle post-purchase operations instantly and accurately.
Operational mechanics: triggers, actions, and handoffs
2. Automated lookup & returns
The agent verifies customer identity, queries Shopify and AfterShip for live carrier tracking checkpoints, checks return window rules, and initiates return or exchange requests in Loop or Happy Returns.
3. Monitored human handoffs
Packages marked lost by the carrier, damaged items requiring customer photo review, and return requests exceeding store policy windows are routed to human agents with full order context.
Pre-built operational agents, not DIY prompt builders
Prompt-based bot builders cannot safely authenticate customers, query private commerce APIs, or enforce complex return matrices. Attempting to build post-purchase workflows with generic tools leads to hallucinated tracking numbers or unvetted refund promises that harm store profitability.
Chad’s pre-built agents connect securely to your Shopify store, enforce real inventory checks for exchanges, and evaluate return eligibility based on actual order timestamps and item tags. Setup and maintenance are fully managed by Chad engineers.
Connect the tools behind the post-purchase experience
Chad works natively with Shopify for order and inventory data, AfterShip for multi-carrier shipment tracking, and returns platforms including Loop Returns and Happy Returns. Synced tickets and customer updates flow into helpdesks like Zendesk and Gorgias.
Explore supported integrationsMeasurable outcomes & operational limits
Measurable outcomes: Deflect up to 80% of routine WISMO tickets, reduce return initiation turnaround from 24+ hours to under 60 seconds, and retain customer revenue by offering instant size and color exchanges.
Operational limits & guardrails: Chad enforces your exact policy rules. It will not generate return labels for final-sale items, extend return windows beyond your configured cutoff without staff approval, or issue automated refunds that exceed store limits. All discretionary financial adjustments require human sign-off.
How setup and rollout work
Our team audits your existing return and shipping policies, connects your Shopify and carrier tracking accounts, and configures authentication thresholds. We run test scenarios covering valid deliveries, delayed parcels, eligible exchanges, and out-of-policy returns before turning the workflow live.
From an apparel retailer
Read customer experiences“Literally half our ticket load disappeared overnight, and another large portion is being handled by Chad’s automated checks. Chad is the major reason why we’re incredibly lean and profitable.”
Frequently asked questions
How does Chad verify a customer before sharing order or tracking information?
To protect shopper privacy, Chad requires customer authentication—such as matching the order number with the associated billing email or shipping postal code—before disclosing order details or shipment tracking data.
Can Chad facilitate item exchanges instead of just processing refunds?
Yes. Chad can present available exchange sizes, colors, or alternative items from your live Shopify inventory, helping merchants retain revenue by encouraging exchanges over outright refunds.
What happens when a customer requests a return outside the allowed return window?
Chad evaluates the purchase date against your configured return policy window. If the window has expired, the agent explains the policy clearly and can escalate the request to human support if your team allows discretionary exceptions.
Which returns platforms and shipping carriers does Chad integrate with?
Chad integrates with Shopify, AfterShip for real-time tracking across major carriers, and returns management platforms including Loop Returns and Happy Returns, with ticket updates synced to Zendesk and Gorgias.
Put the workflow into practice
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Bring us your returns and tracking workflows.
We’ll walk through the triggers, automated actions, and handoffs with your team.