Key DSD Features

DIRECT STORE DELIVERY (DSD) – ROUTE ACCOUNTING

ROUTE COMPANION®

START OF DAY

SOD synchronization: price lists, promotions, products, etc.
Truck loading
Load confirmation
Vehicle inspection
SOD reporting
Visit sequence

CUSTOMER VISITS
with customer-specific information

Order entry
Invoicing
Payment processing
Return processing
Surveys
Electronic signature capture
POS printing

END OF THE DAY
Route settlement

Cash
Inventory
Replenishment
Truck unloading
EOD reporting

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC

CIS solutions are built with the flexibility to adapt to industry-specific needs. With easy configuration, the Companion® solution adapts to your workflow and not the other way around .

OTHER FUNCTIONALITIES

Manage inventory
Modify and adjust price
Supports multiple invoice models
Configure reports generated with a simple click
UCS/DEX compatibility
Vehicle inspection
Manage multiple/complex pricing tables
Picture capture, scan and RFID
Electronic document storage

PRINTING

Truck loading
Inventory
Vehicle inspection
Invoicing
End of the day reporting

Office Companion®

Office Companion® is a middleware application that is linked to the Route Companion® mobile users. This application is installed on a server in the office and it interfaces with the back-end application/ERP (for an architectural diagram, click on the Technical Specifications section.) This solution allows you to effectively manage your routes, mobile sales force, scheduling, mobile computers, reporting, messaging and more. If desired, master files such as pricing, customers and products can be maintained at the Office Companion® level.

Route Optimization Module

The Route Optimization module available with Route Companion® provides you with enhanced efficiency by allowing better route planning, execution and analysis. Elements such as territories, locations, service days, time windows, vehicles and other constraints are all considered in order to provide you with the best alternatives to execute your field operations.

GPS Tracking Module

CIS’ GPS capabilities give management higher levels of control, allowing them to evaluate routes taken, time spent, sequence of stops, idle time and more.

EDI Module

The EDI module caters to specific electronic data transfer needs through industry-specific EDI platforms. Some of the electronic documents managed are: purchase orders, invoices, advance shipping notices, order modifications/confirmations, payment advices, electronic catalogs and others.

CIS' main business focus is on mobile automation: