7 Benefits of System for Distributors? Is It Necessary?

Have you heard the term‘super apps’before?

An all-in-one distribution system is one application that replaces the separate apps distributors often use for sales, inventory, finance, field teams, and logistics, so sales update stock instantly and reports come straight from the system.

The switch from using single apps to multipurpose apps began with Chinese technology companies with the launch of WeChat. In 2011, WeChat emerged as a simple messaging application, then expanded away from just sharing messages to being able to order food from restaurants, buy cinema tickets, even clothes. Users can access all services without the need to leave the application.

These super apps innovators want their users to be able to access a variety of service options in one application, compared to having to enter different applications repeatedly. Simplicity is the key. Users don’t need much effort to do things. This All-in-One experience makes super apps interesting.

Businesses need to accelerate digitalization progress and improve their business processes by providing the application that the team needs, in order to work optimally. For distribution businesses, especially the distributors, this all-in-one service is perfect for increasing business productivity and efficiency. In addition, super apps allow distributors to jump from one function to the next instantly.

Currently, distributors may need to use a dozen applications, such as:

• Sales management
• Inventory management
• Financial management
• Field team management
• Logistics management
• And others

Imagine how easy and efficient your team is if all of these applications are concentrated in just one application, making smoother and faster navigation?

List of benefits that distributors will get with just one application are:

1. More efficient sales. From order receipts to processing, seamless sales systems provide consumers with a better and faster experience. All transactions are accurately recorded. As a result, the transaction process is faster, connected to stock updates instantly.
2. Manage inventory easily. With super apps, you no longer need to record stock manually. Instead, stock will be accumulated and be updated automatically based on purchase or sales transaction in real-time basis.
3. Monitor the field team whenever and wherever —so there is no need to be dizzy going back and forth asking about the attendance of the field team. Instead, you can manage and monitor the field team’s performance from your favorite gadget.
4. Analysis of overall business conditions. Sales, finance, stock, and field team management are integrated into one system so that business analysis can be carried out thoroughly. Provide an actual picture of the company’s condition.
5. Paperless report. Goodbye overtime work compiling financial statements, sales, stock, etc. Reports from each function and the whole process can be drawn directly from the super apps.
6. Save costs. Even with the full features that you will get, the fee required is only the cost of subscribing to one application. Of course, it will be more affordable when compared to the subscription fee of two or more applications.
7. Increase productivity and efficiency. Systems that support the team needs will undoubtedly increase their productivity and performance. Coupled with the “simplicity” and ease with which they will get. Improve efficiency by completing various tasks without complicated processes.