Distribution business operates on thin margins for profits. The sales targets are dependable on many factors that are beyond their control at times. So, a marvelous juggling act as distributors try to balance escalating costs, customer demands and ever-changing competitive markets. If we go a century back, all the business was done manually which required lots of time and staff to provide 90% service rate to the customers.
Today, the distributors face a different scenario. Majority of them have computerized but yet are not able to trend with the demanding times. Mobile devices give them the much required mobility and latest technology. Still they are hesitant to use it or are completely ignorant of its huge and growing benefits to their distribution business. Here, I would like to specially pinpoint the need of Mobile apps in the business and how they can improve productivity.
Recently, I conducted a poll to gather information from 400 odd businesses about their use of mobile apps in their day-to-day functioning of the distribution business. The question was very simple and just asked if they used mobile apps for their business. The results were quite shocking and a good eye-opener. The image listed below clearly highlights the need for mobile apps and at the same time awareness about its use in the trade.
Above all, there are businesses which in a search of mobile app solutions and understand its efficiency and urgency. They know that if they need to survive the competition and continue with the juggling act then they need a better and gen-next solution. Distribution business will have to be 100% Mobile enabled to stay ahead in the time and delight their customers in real-time.
Are you seeking such a mobile solution? GOFRUGAL has launched EarnSmart, a mobile app to Enable your sales team to drive your retail & distribution sales more effectively.
The App is available for both iOS and Android operating systems. To know more about the App, It’s features and benefits, click here.