In our recent research we found that companies are still relying mostly on Excel based spread sheets for demand planning & forecasting. Another interesting fact that we observed that they have invested multi-million dollars behind implementation of legacy ERP solutions but still using Excel for demand planning. These legacy ERP solutions bring very beautiful benefits like processes streamline, integration and transparency but it has its own limitations like very complex, not flexible, costly and require lot of training.
FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare are few of the industries doing their business in intense cut-throat competitive environment and the success mantra for exceling in this scenario are lean supply chain cycle, resource optimization and just-in-time-delivery.
FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, Life Science are few of the industries where the success mantra lies in effective end-to-end distribution management. Fierce competition, rapidly changing market dynamics, changing customer’s preferences, globalization, and arrival of new entrants are few of the major challenges facing these above mentioned industries. Just-in-time delivery, resource optimization and process automation are the three key areas where every organization is focusing today.
Distribution management software
Successful FMCG brands have achieved excellent control over the distribution cycle which is the spinal cord of any business. As the products are perishable, have a short shelf life and intense competition made the distribution management very complex and challenging for the companies. Now they all are rapidly redesigning their distribution chain by adopting different technologies like legacy ERP,SCM,CRM and SFA solutions.
FForce has been specially developed after gathering and assessing all the distribution channel needs, is the smart and modern distribution management software dedicatedly built for FMCG industry.
FForce – distribution management software empowers you to achieve:
- Lean supply chain
- Fast replenishment cycle
- Eliminate errors, wastages and shortages
- Resource or inventory optimization
- Speed up receivables
- Customer profile management
- Easy return processing
- Effective scheme execution
- Quick approvals
- Accurate demand forecasting
- Ready to produce business intelligence reports
Distribution software
The success of any FMCG brand is depend on three pillars:
- Just in time delivery
- Inventory optimization
- Accurate demand planning
Having effective distribution cycle plays a crucial role in achieving these above mentioned pillars. Today the biggest challenge is to get real time secondary sales data which is very important for reducing time to market, accurate demand forecasting and stock outs. The distribution cycle is the most important and arguably the most intricate process that needs to be understand pervasively if you want to be ahead of your competitors. The CRM and ERP software’s available in the market unable to do that. Let’s find out why?
FForce has been specially developed for Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and FMCG industries. But in this intense competitive business environment every one need specialized solution. Fast moving consumer goods is the industry which is under tremendous pressure due to the cut throat competition, new entrants and changing market dynamics. In present scenario FMCG companies are looking to automate its overall process to bring greater efficiency which resulted increase bottom line.
FMCG network includes C&F agents, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, spread across the length and breadth of geographies. It is tough challenge for these companies to effectively manage supply chain, sales and distribution and field force with traditional manual and paper based system.
FForce! sales force automation software is the perfect solution for FMCG companies which empowers them to establish lean supply chain, short replenishment cycle and increase field force effectiveness.