SFA App - Sales Force Automation Software for Distribution Teams

Convert Every Field Visit Into Order

Plan beats, capture orders offline, collect payments securely, validate every visit, and sync everything with your ERP in real-time.

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Why Your Distribution Business Needs a Field Sales App

Field sales operations are the backbone of your distribution engine, but without a connected system, you lose visibility, efficiency, and cash flow.

Our SFA Software for Distribution unifies field operations to management insights, giving your team the tools to operate faster, smarter, and with complete accuracy at scale.

Outcomes you achieve

Higher visit-to-order conversion

Faster order-to-cash cycle

Strong beat & route compliance

Better scheme execution

Increased field productivity

Real-time visibility for Managers and Leaders

The Smart SFA App Flow: Plan → Execute → Analytics/AI

PLAN

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Create beat plans & Apply visit frequency

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Add Stores by Priority

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Route optimisation for territory planning

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Sync Beats to Mobile App

EXECUTE

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Visit check-in with GPS & photo

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Order capture with price

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Apply schemes & discounts

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OTP-secured advance & payment collection

Analytics/AI

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ERP sync for orders, receipts & claims

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Agent Dashboard to Track their Activity

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Manager dashboards with KPIs

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Alerts for deviations, collections & performance

SFA Modules - A Complete Suite for Field Sales Management Software

A modular, scalable field execution platform with all the essential functions your distribution business needs in Sales Force Automation Software.

Retailer Profile

Everything your sales team needs to know about a retailer in one screen.

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Order history & buying patterns

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Scheme eligibility

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Visit status & coverage tracking

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Claims & returns history

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Map-based navigation with beat alignment

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Order Management

A fast, offline-first ordering system built for retail-heavy markets.

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Order capture

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Apply schemes, combos & BOGO

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Customer-specific price lists

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Order PDF & instant invoicing

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ERP-synced orders

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Collections & Finance

Ensure accurate, fraud-free, fully traceable payment capture.

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OTP-verified collections

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Multi-order reconciliation

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Settlement summary for finance

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Mismatch/discrepancy alerts

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Real-time ERP posting

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Visit & GPS Validation

Enhance transparency and eliminate field compliance issues.

Capabilities:

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Visit check-in/out with timestamp

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Photo proof of Visit

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Missed Visit Report

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Daily sales report (DSR)

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Beat & Route Planning

Plan smarter to maximise efficiency and coverage.

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Territory-based beats

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Route optimisation for the Sales Team

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Frequency-based visit planning

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Beat assignment & compliance analytics

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Schemes & Pricing

Reduce pricing errors and improve scheme execution.

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Price list management

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Slabs, combos, BOGO & coupons

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Scheme eligibility alerts

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Scheme performance analytics

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Claims & Returns

Streamline returns and claims with clear workflows.

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Photo-based claims

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Expiry/damage workflow

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Reason-coded returns

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ERP-level sync for adjustments

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Reporting & Analytics

Intelligence for every business leader.

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Leadership dashboards

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Sales, beat, coverage & trend insights

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Collection vs target

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Product analytics

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Gamification & Performance

Motivate field teams and increase app adoption.

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Daily/weekly leaderboards

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Beat completion score

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Sales target progress bars

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Team-wise performance

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ERP & DMS Integration

Seamless connectivity to your backend systems.

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Stock, pricing, customer & item sync

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Orders, payments & returns posting

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API-based architecture

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Error-handling & retry engine

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Supports ERPNext

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Empower Your Sales Team With Smarter Field Sales Tracking Software

Let’s help your team sell smarter, faster, and with complete visibility.

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HR Management Module Built for Field Sales Teams

A field-ready HR suite embedded inside the Field Sales Management App, designed to manage mobile workforces with accuracy, compliance, and zero manual paperwork. Every HR activity, from attendance to expenses, is captured in the same system that drives your daily sales execution.

Check-In & Check-Out

Guarantee authentic attendance for reps who start their day directly in the field.

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Geography-based check-in/out to verify rep location

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Selfie proof to prevent proxy attendance

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GPS-stamped timestamps for every shift

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Attendance is directly tied to Checkin-Checkout

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Attendance Management

Capture true attendance based on actual field movement, not office swipes.

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Daily logs with a GPS trail of visits

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Auto-attendance from completed store visits

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Sync with holiday calendar & leave records

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Automatic attendance summary for payroll

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Leave Management

Reps can manage leave without disrupting route planning or daily coverage.

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Apply for leave directly through the SFA app

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Upload documents (medical, personal, etc.)

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Manager approval workflow integrated hierarchy

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Live leave balance visibility

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Expense Claim Management

A fast, mobile-first system to submit and approve expenses connected to routes.

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Submit travel, food, lodging & field expenses

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Upload bill and receipt photos instantly

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Manager approval aligned with the territory hierarchy

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ERP posting for reimbursement

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Three Operational Journeys: End-to-End Coverage in SFA Software for Distribution

Your distribution network may operate through multiple sales routes: Primary Sales, Secondary Sales, and Van Sales.

The SFA Software for Distribution is designed to support all three journeys seamlessly, ensuring every order path is efficiently executed, accurately recorded, and perfectly synced with the ERP.

Primary Sales Management

For Distributor-Level Bulk Ordering & High-Volume Fulfilment

Primary sales focus on supplying products to distributors or super-stockists. This journey requires strong coordination between the field team, distributor, and ERP.

How SFA supports Primary Sales:

Distributor Order Capture

Distributor Order Capture

Keep your data protected with secure, role-based access for every team member. Track activities to maintain transparency and prevent unauthorised actions.

Scheme-Driven Bulk Orders

Scheme-Driven Bulk Orders

Apply slab discounts, combos, BOGO, or volume-based schemes to encourage larger orders and ensure accurate promotional billing.

ERP-Confirmed Fulfilment

ERP-Confirmed Fulfilment

Orders sync instantly with ERP, triggering stock allocation, dispatch planning, and invoice generation. Sales representatives and distributors get real-time status updates on order approval, picking, packing, and delivery.

Distributor Performance Analytics

Distributor Performance Analytics

Track sales by distributor, order frequency, payment habits, and scheme utilisation to improve planning and forecasting.

Outcomes: Faster primary order cycles, fewer pricing errors, and stronger distributor relationships.

Secondary Sales Management

For Retailer-Level Order Execution & Route-Based Selling

Secondary sales focus on reaching retailers across beats and routes. Accuracy, coverage, and visit discipline play a crucial role in this regard.

How SFA supports Secondary Sales:

Retailer-Level Order Capture

Retailer-Level Order Capture

Sales Team quickly capture retailer orders with access to price lists, schemes, item availability, and SKUs.

Route-Wise Frequency & Beat Compliance

Route-Wise Frequency & Beat Compliance

Representatives follow their assigned beat plan, ensuring timely visits. The app tracks coverage, missed visits.

Outlet Analytics & Insights

Outlet Analytics & Insights

Retailer view helps representatives understand order trends, outstanding payments, scheme eligibility, order frequency, and potential opportunities.

Secondary Sales Visibility

Secondary Sales Visibility

Managers can track outlet performance, route efficiency, store-wise sales trends, and demand patterns to refine market strategy.

Outcomes: Stronger market execution, increased order volumes, and consistent retail coverage.

Van Sales Management

For On-Spot Selling, Mobile Invoicing & Immediate Collection

Van sales involve selling directly from a stocked vehicle, making it essential to have real-time inventory, quick billing, and secure payment workflows.

How SFA supports Van Sales:

Real-Time Vehicle Stock Management

Real-Time Vehicle Stock Management

The app maintains a live stock of the van, updating quantities as sales, returns, and adjustments are made.

Instant Invoicing & Receipts

Instant Invoicing & Receipts

Reps generate invoices on the spot with applied prices, schemes, and taxes. Printed or digital copies can be shared immediately.

On-the-Spot Collections

On-the-Spot Collections

Accept payments instantly. The system supports OTP verification for secure settlement.

Returns & Exchanges

Returns & Exchanges

Damaged or expired goods can be returned on-site with photo proof.

Route-Based Selling

Route-Based Selling

Combine van sales with beat plans to create an optimised route for clearing stock and serving high-demand zones.

Outcomes: Faster order closure, real-time revenue capture, and high retail service availability.

Field Sales App for Leadership, Managers, and Field Sales Teams

Business Owners & Leadership

Gain real-time visibility into sales, collections, and coverage across all territories — enabling faster decisions, tighter financial control, and measurable business growth.

Director of Sales & Sales Manager

Monitor beat compliance, rep productivity, distributor performance, and scheme execution through powerful dashboards. Improve team discipline and market execution effortlessly.

Field Sales Executives & Territory Officers

Work smarter with a simple, mobile-first tool that lets reps plan their day, capture orders offline, collect payments securely, and complete visits with ease.

Van Salesmen & Route Sales Teams

Perform instant billing, manage van stock in real time, adjust returns on the spot, and close transactions faster, all from a single app.

Finance & Accounts Teams

Get accurate, real-time visibility of collections, outstanding payments, reconciliation status, and financial postings synced directly with ERP, minimising manual errors.

IT, ERP & Digital Transformation Teams

Deploy a secure, scalable, API-driven SFA solution that integrates seamlessly with ERPNext and other systems. Ensure data accuracy, system reliability, and governance compliance.

HR & Admin Teams

Automate attendance, leave approvals, expense claims, and payroll inputs for field staff, reducing paperwork and improving compliance.

Distributors & Channel Partners

Enhance retail coverage, scheme execution, and order accuracy. Get greater visibility into their territory's performance through consistent field visits and actionable insights.

The ROI Advantage of Using an SFA App

Companies using this SFA achieve:

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higher beat completion through optimised routing

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fewer pricing and scheme errors

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Business Scenarios Powered by the Field Sales Management App

The Field Sales Management App is built to support key field operations that drive sales, improve execution, and strengthen market presence. Here are the most impactful use cases your sales and distribution teams can execute effortlessly.

New Launch Execution

Ensure new products reach priority territory with complete visibility and disciplined execution.

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Faster availability, better placement, higher launch success.

Scheme Rollout & Performance Tracking

Deploy new schemes instantly and ensure they are applied accurately during order capture.

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Higher scheme adoption, zero billing errors, better ROI on promotions.

Beat Expansion & Market Penetration

Discover new stores, expand market coverage, and optimise beats for maximum reach.

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Increased numeric distribution, better coverage efficiency, and lower travel cost.

Van Sales Clearance & Mobile Invoicing

Sell directly from the vehicle with real-time stock, instant billing, and quick payments.

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Faster stock liquidation, improved van utilisation, and higher revenue from hotspot routes.

Survey Execution & Market Intelligence

Gather accurate in-store insights with configurable surveys and photo capture.

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Better decision-making and deeper competition insights.

Distributor-Wise Retail Coverage

Track coverage gaps, distributor performance, and store-level execution across territories.

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Improved distributor control, higher coverage %, stronger retail presence.

Enterprise Security & Compliance for Field Sales Employee Tracking App

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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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Device-Level Session Management

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Secure & Tamper-Proof Audit Logs

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Enterprise-Grade IT Compliance

Before vs After: How Field Sales Management Software Transforms Sales Execution

Business Area

Order Capture

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Manual entries, pricing mistakes, and slow order-taking

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Fast offline orders, zero pricing errors, automated schemes

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Beat Planning & Coverage

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Unplanned routes, missed visits, poor coverage

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Optimised beats, higher coverage, 90%+ visit compliance

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Sales Productivity

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Low visibility, inconsistent performance

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Structured workflows, gamification, 20–35% productivity lift

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Collections & Outstanding

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Delayed payments, disputes, and no real-time visibility

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

OTP-verified payments, instant ERP posting, reduced DSO

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Scheme Execution

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Misuse, wrong application, revenue loss

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Auto-applied schemes with accurate discounts and tracking

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Attendance & Visit Tracking

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Proxy attendance, no GPS validation

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Geo-tagged check-ins, visit proof, real-time route replay

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Claims & Returns

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

No documentation, slow approvals

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Photo-based claims, automated workflows, ERP-synced adjustments

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Merchandising Execution

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

No photos, no retail visibility

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Shelf audits, photo proofs, OOS tracking, compliance monitoring

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Van Sales Operations

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Manual billing, inaccurate van stock

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Real-time stock, instant invoicing, on-spot collections

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Reporting & MIS

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Manual Excel reports, delayed updates

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Real-time dashboards for CEO/COO/Sales Managers

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Distributor Visibility

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Limited insight, low accountability

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Outlet-wise analytics, performance insights, coverage tracking

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Decision Making

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Without Clear Insight

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Data-driven insights with KPI dashboards

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Managerial Workload

Before Using SFA (Manual / Traditional Process)

Manual follow-ups, paperwork

After Implementing SFA (Automated & Insight-Driven)

Automated DSRs, auto-sync data, reduced admin tasks

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Explore Other Distributor Management Software Modules

The SFA App is built to support key field operations that drive sales, improve execution, and strengthen market presence. Here are the most impactful use cases your sales and distribution teams can execute effortlessly.

Distributor Management Software

Manage distributor inventory, billing, credit limits, secondary sales, and collections through a centralised ERP designed for distribution businesses.

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Retailer Mobile App

Empower retailers to place self-orders, view schemes, track deliveries, and access invoices through a connected retailer mobile app.

Check out Retailer App

CASE STUDIES

Success Stories Powered by Our Distribution Management Solution

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Redefining FMCG Distribution in Dubai

Farmex Freshia Trading LLC streamlined operations across 14 warehouses, automated van sales, and achieved 30% higher operational efficiency within 3 months using our DMS built on ERPNext.

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Transform field sales execution with a Field Sales App designed for enterprise-grade control and results.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The SFA App is a mobile tool that helps field reps plan beats, capture orders, track visits, collect payments, and report activities in real time. It simplifies daily tasks, reduces manual work, and gives managers full visibility into field performance.

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