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
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Providing GPG Distribution companies the ability to manage their mobile destiny

MobileFrame, LLC  (www.mobileframe.com), the leading provider of configurable mobile applications has announced the release of the MobileFrame Direct Store Delivery Applications Suite.  This suite of mobile applications empowers companies that are involved in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) distribution to completely eliminate paper processes, optimize delivery management, accurately track deliveries, shorten billing cycles, ensure delivery accuracy, eliminate transcription errors, and increase the productivity and efficiency of staff. These off-the-shelf applications, with fully integrated Instant Messaging and robust workflow between all applications, can be deployed immediately or can easily be configured to meet any organization-specific requirements.
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