PPE Request and Approval Automation

PPE Request and Approval Automation – Power Apps | Iqra Technology
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PPE Request and Approval Automation

How Iqra Technology automated the PPE request and approval process for a UK-based Oil and Gas company — using Microsoft Power Apps to replace manual request forms with a structured, trackable approval workflow.

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Client Overview

A precision engineering company headquartered in Glenrothes, Scotland, specialising in the in-house design, manufacture, assembly, testing, and servicing of advanced equipment for the global subsea oil and gas industry. Operating as a mid-scale business with a growing workforce, the HR team faced increasing pressure to manage employee onboarding efficiently across emails and spreadsheets, with no central repository for critical records.

Industry Details

IndustryOil and Gas
LocationUnited Kingdom
Timeline3 Weeks
TechnologyMicrosoft Power Apps, SharePoint Online, Power Automate
Company Size51-200 Employees
Organisational ScaleMid Scale Company

Project Overview

A UK-based Oil and Gas company needed a structured way for employees to request PPE and for supervisors to approve those requests efficiently. Using Microsoft Power Apps, Iqra Technology built a PPE request app with an automated multi-level approval workflow, giving full visibility into every request from submission to fulfilment.

Client Requirements

  • Provide employees with a simple digital form to request PPE items.
  • Route PPE requests automatically to the correct supervisor for approval based on site and department.
  • Support multi-level approval for high-value or bulk PPE requests.
  • Notify employees automatically once their request is approved, rejected, or fulfilled.
  • Maintain a full audit trail of every PPE request and its approval history.
  • Give procurement teams visibility into pending and approved requests for stock planning.

Technologies Used

Microsoft Power AppsSharePoint OnlinePower AutomateMicrosoft 365Dataverse

Challenges & Solutions

Problem 1PPE requests were submitted informally via email or paper forms, often getting lost or delayed because there was no structured tracking of request status.
SolutionBuilt a Power Apps PPE request form that captures every request with item, quantity, and justification, instantly logging it to a centralised, trackable system.
Problem 2Approvals had no consistent routing logic, so requests sometimes sat with the wrong supervisor or required manual follow-up to move forward.
SolutionImplemented an automated multi-level approval workflow in Power Automate that routes each request to the correct supervisor based on site, department, and request value.
Problem 3Employees had no way of knowing the status of their PPE request, leading to repeated follow-up calls and emails to supervisors and procurement.
SolutionAdded automated status notifications so employees are notified instantly when their request is approved, rejected, or fulfilled.

Measurable Results

100%
Manual Request Forms Eliminated
All PPE requests are now submitted and tracked through the digital app.
Automated
Approval Routing
Requests are automatically routed to the correct supervisor based on site and department.
0
Lost or Untracked Requests
Every PPE request is logged centrally with a full, visible status history.
100%
Request Audit Trail Coverage
Every approval decision and fulfilment step is recorded for compliance review.

Implementation Highlights

Designed a Power Apps request form covering item, quantity, justification, and site/department selection.
Built dynamic, multi-level approval routing logic in Power Automate based on site, department, and request value.
Implemented automated status notifications to employees at each stage of the request lifecycle.
Connected the workflow to the PPE stock tracker for procurement visibility into pending demand.
Maintained a complete, timestamped audit trail of every request, approval, and fulfilment.
Configured a supervisor dashboard for reviewing, approving, or rejecting pending requests in one place.

What Our Clients Say

Verified reviews from Clutch.co — rated 4.7/5 across 8 client engagements.

★★★★★

"What stood out most about Iqra Technology was their genuine commitment to delivering quality work and their proactive approach throughout the project. It felt like working with a partner rather than just a vendor."

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Mohd Jaukh
HR Leader, ThinkBiz Technology Pvt Ltd
5.0
Clutch
★★★★★

"Working with Iqra Technology was an excellent experience. They understood our requirements clearly, built the solution, and completed the integration smoothly. The end result has streamlined our operations."

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Anonymous Director
Financial Services Company, Australia
5.0
Clutch
★★★★★

"Iqra Technology played a key role in enhancing our internal digital workplace. The portal is now easy to navigate, visually clean, and aligned with our business needs."

AE
Anonymous Executive
DataHeights, Canada
5.0
Clutch
★★★★½

"They performed as promised, communicated regularly, and completed the project on time. All requested data was properly and securely migrated."

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Todd
Managing Partner, Emanuel Law Group
4.5
Clutch
★★★★½

"They're flexible and professional. If the company has a tight budget, they're the best company to work with. The team provides good value for money."

GI
Anonymous
Group IT Director, Investment Management, Dubai
4.5
Clutch
★★★★★

"The developer integrated seamlessly into our project, delivering high-quality dashboards that improved decision-making for our clients."

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Serge Barros Chaves
CEO, PRODEVA, Spain
5.0
Clutch
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FAQs

A Power Apps PPE request application allows employees to submit requests digitally while automatically routing them through the correct approval workflow, eliminating emails and paper forms. Contact Iqra Technology.
Power Apps and Power Automate can route requests based on department, location, designation, or request value, ensuring every request reaches the appropriate approver without manual intervention.
Yes. Managers can review, approve, or reject PPE requests from Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or mobile devices, helping speed up approvals even when they're away from the office.
Yes. Employees can view whether their request is pending, approved, rejected, or fulfilled through a self-service dashboard, reducing follow-up calls and emails.
Yes. Procurement teams receive real-time visibility into pending and approved PPE requests, helping them forecast inventory requirements and avoid stock shortages.
No. AI can help generate ideas or workflows, but building a secure Power Apps approval solution requires experienced developers to design approvals, business rules, integrations, and security. Dedicated Power Apps developers are available from just $14/hour or FULL TIME / MONTHLY – $2,300/month. Visit our Hire Power Apps Developers page.
Yes. Iqra Technology's Power Apps developers build AI-powered business applications by integrating leading AI technologies to automate approvals, optimize workflows, and improve operational efficiency. Dedicated Power Apps developers are available from just $14/hour or FULL TIME / MONTHLY – $2,300/month. Visit our Hire Power Apps Developers page or Contact Iqra Technology.
Yes. Emergency requests can be prioritized with custom approval rules, automatic escalations, and faster notification workflows based on your business policies.
Every request, approval, rejection, comment, and fulfillment action is automatically recorded with timestamps, providing a complete digital audit trail for compliance and internal reviews.
Yes. Power Apps applications are flexible and can be enhanced with new approval levels, departments, business rules, and integrations as your organization's PPE process evolves. Contact Iqra Technology.
The project cost depends on approval hierarchy, employee volume, notification workflows, inventory integration, and reporting requirements. Iqra Technology provides dedicated Power Apps developers from just $14/hour or FULL TIME / MONTHLY – $2,300/month to build customized PPE request applications. Visit our Hire Power Apps Developers page.

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