Drive Profitability in the Palm of Your Hand.
Give Drivers the Tools They Need
DSD allows drivers to automate and expedite store deliveries, van sales and returns – all on a smartphone.
Vehicle Check
Checklists for vehicle safety, maintenance, and logging mileage.
Check-Out/Check-In
Verify inventory, invoices, and cash collections to start and end the day.
Route Plan
View, schedule or cancel customer visits, access maps, and print pick slips.
Delivery Plan
Review each customer delivery with SKUs, planned quantity, pricing, and notes.
Customer Profile
Access customer details, order history and outstanding invoices prior to visit.
Payment Collection
Execute mobile payments, print invoices, and collect electronic signatures.
Daily Summary
Recap of planned deliveries and sales versus actuals in a visual dashboard.
Product Returns
Capture reasons and quantities for both planned and unplanned returns.
DO IT ALL WITH DSD
Boost driver productivity with real-time workflow and checklists.
Take, submit and review customer orders with a few, easy clicks.
Facilitate transactions that automatically syncs with your ERP.
Load the correct inventory and deliver accurate orders to your customers.
Access up-to-date and accurate product pricing, even offline.
Maximize service with on the spot customer intelligence and order history.
Equip Drivers to Sell AND TO DELIVER
Drivers can sell surplus products from the truck on-the-spot — and DSD does all the work.
Automatically identifies which promotions are available for the customer.
Offline pricing arms drivers with accurate price points.
Instantly alerts driver if order price exceeds customer’s available credit.
Stores all invoices, receipts, return and deposit slips generated during the visit for quick viewing and printing.
FAQ
Q: What is DSD in the beverage and FMCG industry?
A: Direct Store Delivery (DSD) is a distribution model where manufacturers deliver products directly to retail outlets without passing through traditional warehouse layers. It is widely used in beverage, dairy, and high-frequency replenishment categories.
Q: How does digital solution optimize the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) model?
A: Digital solution like eBest optimizes the DSD model by digitizing the entire delivery and selling process at the store. A mobile platform guides drivers/sales reps on optimized delivery routes, manages van inventory in real-time, facilitates direct order taking and invoice generation at the store, and captures proof of delivery. This eliminates manual paperwork, reduces errors, and shortens the cash-to-cash cycle, making the DSD operation more agile and profitable.
Q: Why is digital DSD critical for operational efficiency?
A: Manual DSD processes create inefficiencies in routing, proof of delivery, returns management, and settlement. Digital DSD systems enable real-time route optimization, mobile invoicing, ePOD (electronic proof of delivery), and performance tracking.
Q: Why is real-time data crucial for a DSD operation?
A: Real-time data is the lifeblood of an efficient DSD operation. It allows managers to monitor delivery progress, track inventory levels across the fleet, respond immediately to stock-outs or route changes, and analyze the profitability of each stop and route. This level of visibility, provided by platforms like eBest Mobile, enables data-driven decisions that reduce costs, increase on-time deliveries, and maximize sales opportunities at every retail point.
Q: How can AI optimize DSD operations?
A: AI enhances DSD by:
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Dynamic route planning
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Demand forecasting
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Load optimization
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Delivery productivity analytics
This reduces transportation cost and improves on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance.
READY TO AUTOMATE YOUR SALES FORCE?
Interested in seeing what a world-class sales force automation and retail execution solution looks like?
READY TO AUTOMATE YOUR SALES FORCE?
Interested in seeing what a world-class sales force automation and retail execution solution looks like?
