What is a common use case for scheduled paths in automation?

Scheduled paths in automation are particularly useful for scenarios that require actions to be performed after a set period. Sending reminder notifications before a subscription expiration exemplifies this use case well.

When an organization needs to ensure customers are reminded before their subscriptions end, automating this process through scheduled paths allows the system to wait until a specific time or condition is met. This ensures that reminders are sent in a timely fashion, enhancing customer communication and reducing churn.

This use of scheduled paths is distinct from other automation scenarios where immediate actions are warranted. For example, calculating values on related records, processing data validations, or updating field values based on formulas typically require instantaneous execution to ensure data integrity and quality. Scheduled paths, thus, are not suited to these functionalities where immediate response and processing are necessary, making reminder notifications an ideal fit.