Airtable for operations teams

Connected operations that deliver real visibility and real results

Run operations in one platform that connects workflows and data end-to-end, using AI for smarter planning, faster execution, and team collaboration.

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Why Airtable

Move from chaos to efficient, predictable business processes

Take control of your entire business operations to see the full picture of production planning, inventory management, supply chains, and finance—so everyone on every team can execute more efficiently and confidently.

Ops without friction

Transform operations from a bottleneck to an accelerant by automating request routing, prioritization, and fulfillment.

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Anticipate risk

Get real-time visibility into performance, cost trends, and capacity constraints—so you can avoid costly surprises and make informed decisions.

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Build AI-powered knowledge bases

Capture processes, vendor relationships, and fulfillment patterns in one system so teams can scale self-service and access critical knowledge.

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Use cases

Build intelligent workflows that move your business forward

From supply chain management to inventory optimization, get a clear line of sight into planning, resources, and reporting across your entire business lifecycle–all in one place.

Align plans to business needs

Plan faster

Generate plans with timeline recommendations and dependency mapping.

Match capacity to demand

Optimize resources using team capacity and historical performance data.

Proactively manage issues

Surface critical insights and risk indicators that prevent delays and protect scalability.

Maximize team capacity with AI-powered resource management

See capacity in real-time

Visualize team capacity, time tracking data, and workload distribution with AI-powered forecasting.

Get smart staffing suggestions

Match team members to projects based on skills, project priority, and availability for optimal assignments and better team collaboration.

Resolve conflicts automatically

Automate resource conflict resolution and capacity planning across portfolios to streamline processes.

Report up without slowing down

Get automated executive summaries

Create portfolio-level dashboards that surface critical metrics and KPIs for executive stakeholders.

Track progress in real-time

Monitor strategic initiative progress and OKR alignment across your portfolio with live notifications and custom views.

See what's coming next

Deliver predictive insights on portfolio performance and investment ROI before issues emerge.

AI Plays and templates

Real-world AI use cases with real results

Go from repetitive tasks to smarter process automation with pre-built workflows and templates.

Auto-generate executive briefings

Integrations

Connect all critical systems

Seamlessly integrate with your existing stack and automate across platforms. Sync data with Jira, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and your data warehouse—maintaining a single source of truth.

How Airtable helps enterprise teams streamline operations

"Airtable has become the foundation that lets us evolve. It gives us the tools to move quickly, stay organized, and deliver on big ideas."

Billy Bohan Chinique, Senior Director of Global Brand Marketing

Virgin Voyages

90%

reduction in reporting time

“When you’re delivering 120 shoots a year, with thousands of assets and a globally distributed team, the stress of managing everything through Slack and spreadsheets becomes overwhelming.”

Toby Baker, Production Director

DEPT

50%

reduction in creative brief workflow processing time

“With Airtable we are more connected to our sales leaders. Now sales leadership and our executive team have better visibility into how we’re doing against our goals. This increased visibility leads to increased accountability for the entire organization.”

Michelle Loizeaux, Director of Revenue Operations

The Knot Worldwide

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100%

of workstreams attached to company goal

Ready to unstick your global operations?

Frequently asked questions

Airtable combines the flexibility of spreadsheets with the power of enterprise operations platforms—without the complexity or cost. Unlike rigid operations management solutions that require IT implementation, operations teams build and modify workflows themselves in hours, not months. You get user-friendly automation, real-time visibility, and cross-functional coordination without forcing everyone into a one-size-fits-all system.

Yes. Most operations teams see value within days by starting with a single workflow—like vendor management or project intake—then expanding as teams get comfortable. No lengthy implementations, onboarding cycles, or operational disruptions. Teams continue using existing tools while Airtable becomes the intelligent layer connecting everything.

Airtable seamlessly integrates with your existing‌ operations management tools and functionality. Connect 1,000+ apps through native integrations and a robust API—including ERP and inventory management systems, CRMs, customer experience software solutions, communication platforms, and data warehouses. Sync data bidirectionally with tools like SAP, Salesforce, Zendesk, Jira, Slack, and Snowflake to create unified workflows without abandoning systems your teams already know.

Airtable provides enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II compliance, field-level permissions, and complete audit trails. Control exactly who sees what—from confidential vendor contracts to financial data—while maintaining collaboration. When using AI features, choose from OpenAI or Anthropic models with zero customer data retention.

AI transforms operations from reactive firefighting to proactive optimization. Teams get automated risk detection, intelligent resource recommendations, predictive capacity planning, smart workflow automations, and auto-generated reports—preventing bottlenecks before they impact delivery while eliminating hours of manual coordination work.

Unlike project management software limited to task management and tracking, Airtable orchestrates entire operational ecosystems. Build sophisticated workflows—from vendor scorecards to capacity planning dashboards—without writing code. Our AI-native platform provides intelligence other tools can't, including key features like predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and seamless integration with enterprise systems that operations demand.

Airtable offers flexible pricing for every team’s needs, with both free and paid plans.