What is the primary purpose of using scheduled paths in record-triggered flows?

The primary purpose of using scheduled paths in record-triggered flows is to schedule actions for the future based on a specified date or time. This capability allows process automation to occur after certain conditions are met or at a planned moment, enabling organizations to execute actions at the optimal time without requiring continuous monitoring.

For instance, if a business wants to follow up with a customer two days after a record update, a scheduled path can ensure that the follow-up action is initiated automatically at that designated future date. This enhances efficiency by reducing manual effort and ensuring timely responses.

In contrast, other options focus on immediate actions or processes that do not involve future scheduling. The option regarding running flows immediately after a record update implies immediacy rather than scheduling. The one about updating fields during the record update is more about immediate field changes rather than planned future actions. Lastly, running processes in parallel with the main flow suggests a concurrent operation rather than a delayed one, which does not align with the concept of scheduling a path for future execution.