Automatically detect, track, and resolve dependencies across teams using Make.com

Introduction

In most product teams, delays don’t happen because of lack of effort—they happen because of hidden dependencies. Engineering is waiting on design. Design is waiting on product. Product is waiting on data. And no one realizes the blocker until it’s too late.

Dependencies are rarely tracked properly, and even when they are, they’re not actively monitored. This leads to missed deadlines, poor coordination, and reactive firefighting.

In this tutorial, you’ll build a Cross-Team Dependency Tracker using Make.com that automatically identifies dependencies, monitors their status, detects risks early, and alerts the right teams before delays escalate.

What You’ll Build

This system will:

• Track dependencies across tasks and teams
• Detect when a dependency is delayed or blocked
• Notify impacted teams automatically
• Flag risks before deadlines are missed
• Maintain a dependency registry for visibility
• Improve coordination across product, design, and engineering

Tools You’ll Need

• Make.com — automation engine
• Project management tool:
  • Jira / ClickUp / Asana
• Database:
  • Notion or Airtable