Introducing Multi-Layer Approvals: Smarter, More Flexible Purchasing for Your Organization
Shared on 14 January 2026, by Ed
Introducing Multi-Layer Approvals: Smarter, More Flexible Purchasing for Your Organization
At Share-A-Cart, we're always looking for ways to make collaborative purchasing easier and more efficient — especially for schools, companies, and nonprofits. That's why we're excited to announce a powerful new enhancement to Share-A-Cart for Organizations: multiple layers of approvals.
This update gives teams the flexibility to structure approval workflows the way their organization actually works. Now, a cart creator can request approval from one person — and that approver can, in turn, request approval from a higher-level manager or administrator before a purchase is finalized. This layered approach mirrors real-world purchasing processes and provides better control and accountability for every order.
Why Share-A-Cart for Organizations Matters
Share-A-Cart for Organizations was built to simplify internal purchasing and eliminate the common headaches that come with managing supply requests across a team — whether you're in a classroom, an office, or a nonprofit. With this feature set:
- Fast, transparent approvals — Request and provide approvals right from the cart page, keeping everyone on the same page.
- Better organization and tracking — Add tags, notes, and categories to carts so they're easy to find and understand.
- Save time with reordering — Easily reuse previous carts for repeat purchases.
- Spending insights — Export purchase data into spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.
- Secure integrations — Seamlessly integrate with your authentication system to keep workflows safe.
This capability has already helped organizations streamline approvals, reduce manual back-and-forth, and ensure purchasing policies are followed — without slowing anyone down.
What Multi-Layer Approvals Brings to Your Team
Many organizations operate with nuanced purchasing hierarchies — from teachers needing sign-off from department heads, to administrators requiring final approval before funds are released. Our new multi-layer approvals feature reflects this reality by enabling:
- Chained approval steps — A request doesn't stop at a single approver. Once approved by the first reviewer, it can automatically be routed to the next in line.
- Clear audit trails — Every approval is logged, giving you comprehensive visibility into who approved what and when.
- Improved compliance — Keeps purchasing aligned with internal policies and budget guidelines without creating extra administrative work.
Together with the existing approval and reporting tools in Share-A-Cart for Organizations, this feature gives teams the structure they need while retaining the flexibility to adapt workflows to their unique needs.
