What is SAP Direct Distribution?
The SAP® Direct Distribution solution is an end-to-end direct store delivery solution with next-generation capabilities, like omnichannel order capture, dynamic visit planning, load plan and route optimization, real-time route monitoring, mobile route execution, and automated settlement process. It provides manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors with the ability to coordinate all phases of the distribution process centrally.
HOW CAN SAP® DIRECT DISTRIBUTION HELP YOU CHANGE THE GAME?
SAP has taken a modern and flexible approach with the growing complexities of the direct store delivery process and new routes to market. SAP Direct Distribution provides real-time visibility throughout the process with automation of the manual process and increases overall end-to-end process optimization and efficiency.
WHAT ARE THE KEY FEATURES OF SAP® DIRECT DISTRIBUTION?
Near real-time truck stock and route visibility
Order proposals and predictive loads based on historical activity
Online and offline mobile route execution
Omnichannel promotional pricing
Automated settlements
Intermediate settlements throughout the day that can be performed after each visit or stop
Unified planning and optimization for all types of visits (sales and deliveries)
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
SAP Direct Distribution provides organizations with enhanced visibility into stock and route visibility as well as automates the settlement process, leading to reduced deduction days outstanding. Other benefits include:
Management and execution across four key direct store delivery scenarios: Pre-ordered deliveries, van sales, preselling, and merchandising and mixed roles.
Optimization of delivery, sales, and back office processes
Improved fleet utilization
Lower costs and improved efficiency with holistic visit planning
WHY SAP?
Based on SAP's long-standing industry experience, SAP Direct Distribution uses intelligent technology with the power of SAP S/4HANA®to provide flexible end-to-end industry order-to-cash process capabilities that deliver real business value.
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