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Direct Store Delivery (DSD) is a distribution method where producers deliver goods directly to the point of sale.  This delivery method gives producers the control over inventory, merchandising and promotions that is so valuable in various industries.  However, without an effective system to manage this process certain benefits are lost, which can cost you more in the long run.

The mobile apps used by the route delivery drivers are crucial to run an efficient field force. However, the current DSD apps in the marketplace don’t allow customers to modify their apps without paying the vendor exorbitant fees.  And, most of these apps lack important workflows for today’s environment. These solutions are typically hard coded, so process changes and route re-scheduling are costly and time consuming – if possible at all.  All of these shortfalls add up to lost time and frustrated customers – both of which cost you money.

MobileFrame’s Direct Store Delivery Suite is built on cutting edge technology, solving all the problems that customers are frustrated with.  Customers can make changes to their apps as the business dictates it, all without writing a single line of code and without paying the vendor any fees for the changes.  Real-time updates enable immediate changes to workflow, route scheduling and even third party applications.  Drivers can process deliveries and returns on remote devices, so invoices can be modified on the back end immediately. MobileFrame’s DSD Suite has applications that are tightly integrated to each other

• Embed photos of delivery issues into the record
• Mobile device management provides precise control over all devices
• Pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection apps are built-in
• Competitor activity and promotions management are built-in
• Route re-sequencing and accident alarms keep everyone in the know
• GPS tracking, turn-by-turn directions and geo-fencing give drivers and dispatch up to the second information

These added benefits are costs to legacy users that are often overlooked.  MobileFrame can help you realize these benefits with our pre-built Direct Store Delivery application.   Our code-free platform gives you the flexibility to modify the applications to fit your business needs. We know that integrating to your business system is key to your project and our Integration Wizard makes the pain of integration a thing of the past.   All of this enables you to create and deploy a custom mobile solution quickly and easily.