FMCG SALES & DISTRIBUTION

Turn every beat, outlet and distributor into a measurable route to growth.

Plan field execution, manage outlets and distributors, capture SKU orders, run schemes, track dispatch, secondary sales, retail stock and field assets in one connected FMCG sales and distribution system.

Built for field-led consumer businesses where outlet execution, trade decisions and distributor fulfilment must work as one rhythm.

How the work actually flows

The route to growth runs through disciplined field and trade execution.

Plans become visits, visits become SKU orders and distributor action turns those orders into retail availability, sell-out and replenishment.

Operating phase 01

Plan & Cover

Today's beat
Hebbal NorthPJP day · Wednesday
Outlets planned28
Priority outlets6
Target₹1.8 L
Sales repArjun
Start-of-day attendance
Confirmed
Territory
Bengaluru North
Operating phase 02

Sell & Order

Outlet visit
FreshMart · Outlet 184Visit completed
Order value₹18,450
Stock observed
Low
SKUs ordered
12
Scheme applied
Buy 10 Get 1
Merchandising state
Shelf compliance · 82%Revisit in 7 days
Operating phase 03

Fulfil & Replenish

Distributor execution
Metro DistributorsDispatch in progress
Orders pending
18
Today's loading
₹4.2 L
Vehicle
KA-04-AB-2187
Secondary stock
3.8 days
Replenishment
Required
Operating phase 04

Control & Grow

Territory health
Target achievement92%
Secondary sales↑ 11%
Outlet coverage87%
Scheme ROI3.2x
Assets deployed
124
Attention
8 dormant outlets
Context carried through the lifecycle
TerritoryBeat / PJPOutletDistributorSKUPriceSchemeStockOrderRetail AssetVisit History
Core operating motions

Connect the motions that determine whether the promise is delivered.

01

Beat, PJP & Outlet Execution

Give field teams a structured daily route and capture evidence of outlet execution.

  • PJP and beat days
  • Geo attendance
  • Planned vs visited
  • Outlet visit proof
02

SKU Orders, Pricing & Schemes

Capture the order where demand is observed while applying the right outlet and trade context.

  • SKU order punching
  • Outlet pricing
  • Volume slabs
  • Buy-X-Get-Y and discounts
03

Distributor Dispatch & Trade Control

Carry outlet demand into distributor approval, loading, dispatch and trade follow-through.

  • Distributor approvals
  • Loading / dispatch
  • Vehicle allocation
  • Returns, claims and credit risk
04

Secondary Sales, Stock & Retail Assets

Understand what moved, what remains and which field assets support retail execution.

  • Retail closing stock
  • Sell-out and stock-outs
  • Replenishment
  • Freezer / display asset tracking
Industry-ready. Shaped around your business.

Start with FMCG building blocks. Shape them around your route to market.

automateCRM brings together territories, beats, outlets, distributors, products, schemes, orders, stock and field activity as one connected operating foundation. Adapt it around your sales hierarchy, visit model, distribution structure and trade processes, then use execution intelligence to improve coverage, fulfilment and growth.

01 / Ready foundation

Industry-ready building blocks

Start with the records, modules, relationships and operating capabilities commonly required in this industry already connected.

TerritoryBeat / PJPOutletDistributorSKUSchemeOrderRetail Asset
02 / Shape

Wire your unique process

Shape stages, ownership, approvals, SLAs, handoffs and business rules around how your operation actually works.

StageOwnerApprovalSLAException
03 / Execute

Guide the work

Give each person the right context and next action as work moves across teams, customers and operating processes.

Work packet
Next actionReview and proceed
Assigned ownerProcess owner
Due timeSLA governed
ContextCustomer + process
04 / Improve

Automate & improve continuously

Use workflows, AI and process intelligence to reduce repetitive work, identify friction and progressively improve execution.

AutomationHuman reviewAI assistanceConstraint identifiedProcess improved
Human-ledAssistedAutomated where appropriate
Operating flows you can shape
Beat PlanningOutlet VisitOrder CaptureScheme ApprovalDistributor FulfilmentStock ReplenishmentRetail Asset AuditDormant Outlet Follow-up
Continue with the platform

Explore the platform foundations behind this industry operating model.

PURPOSE-BUILT WORK EXPERIENCES

The right screen for the work in front of you.

automateCRM does not force every job through the same generic CRM interface. Processes can open the record, guided form or purpose-built business screen needed for that step, with the relevant customer and process context already in place.

White-glove implementation

Start with the operation that matters most. Expand from what works.

You do not need to transform the entire business at once. We start with a priority operating process, understand how your team actually works, configure automateCRM around that model, validate it with the people who will use it and deploy it into live operations. Once the process is working, we expand from what has been proven.

  1. 01
    DiscoverUnderstand the operation
  2. 02
    DesignDefine the operating model
  3. 03
    ConfigureShape automateCRM
  4. 04
    ValidateTest with the team
  5. 05
    DeployMove into live work
  6. 06
    ImproveExpand from execution
A practical starting point

Start with beat execution, distributor control, order fulfilment or secondary-sales visibility, then expand into the wider route-to-market operation.

Business outcomes

Run the market with more discipline, speed and control.

Field teams execute more consistently, orders move faster, managers get a clearer picture of market performance and trade leakage becomes easier to control.

Field coverage

Stronger field execution

More planned outlets get covered, follow-ups happen consistently and field discipline improves across territories.

Dispatch delay

Faster order-to-dispatch execution

Orders spend less time waiting between outlet demand and distributor fulfilment.

Market visibility

Better secondary-sales control

Managers can respond earlier to weak territories, slow-moving SKUs and emerging demand.

Trade leakage

Stronger trade and margin discipline

Pricing, schemes and discount exceptions are managed with greater commercial discipline and less avoidable leakage.

FAQs

Common questions about FMCG sales and distribution.

What does an FMCG CRM manage?

An FMCG CRM manages territories, beats, outlets, distributors, products, schemes, field visits, orders, secondary sales and retail assets. It helps sales and distribution teams maintain execution discipline across the route to market while giving managers a clearer view of outlet coverage, fulfilment and market activity.

Can field activity be geo-tagged?

Yes. Mobile field actions can capture location context where device permissions and your configured process allow it.

Can reps capture SKU-level orders?

Yes. Orders can include SKU, quantity, price and applicable trade context at the outlet.

Can schemes and trade discounts be controlled?

Yes. Scheme rules, volume slabs, discounts and approvals can be configured around your trade process.

Can distributor approval and dispatch be tracked?

Yes. Outlet orders can move through distributor review, loading, dispatch and completion statuses.

Can we analyse secondary sales and retail stock?

Yes, when the relevant distributor or outlet data is available, dashboards can compare sell-out, closing stock and stock-outs.

Can retail assets such as freezers or displays be tracked?

Yes. Deployed field assets can be linked to outlets with location, status and service history.

Can we implement field execution first?

Yes. A phased implementation can begin with PJP and outlet ordering before adding distributor, stock or asset processes.