The dairy industry is essential, feeding millions daily with milk and dairy products. Yet, milk distribution comes with complexities—from managing fresh inventory, cold chain logistics, fluctuating demand, to route optimization and payment reconciliation. Manual processes fall short in handling these dynamic challenges.

To address these hurdles, AST Solutions delivers an ERP system tailored for milk distribution. By integrating supply chain, delivery, billing, and inventory into one smart platform, distributors can now operate with real-time control, enhanced accountability, and improved customer satisfaction.

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Key Challenges in Traditional Milk Distribution

🚛 Cold Chain & Delivery Timeliness

• Perishable nature of milk requires precise delivery schedules.

• Manual routing causes delivery delays.

🥛 Inventory Management

• Expired milk causes major financial loss.

• Difficult to manage returns or unfulfilled deliveries.

💸 Billing & Payment Gaps

• Manual invoicing increases human errors.

• Difficult to track pending payments across delivery teams.

📉 Sales and Customer Management

• Lack of visibility on subscription vs one-time sales.

• No real-time tracking of customer complaints.

AST Solutions’ ERP for Milk Distribution

🧊 Cold Chain Logistics Integration

• Real-time vehicle temperature monitoring

• Delivery alerts for any cold chain breach

• GPS-based route optimization to reduce travel time

🥛 Smart Milk Inventory Control

• Batch tracking for expiry and quality assurance

• FIFO stock management across warehouses and vans

• Automatic reorder triggers and spoilage alerts

📲 Mobile-Based Van Sales

• Field team mobile app with real-time sync

• On-spot billing with route history

• Offline data capture with sync when online

💳 Streamlined Payments & Billing

• Automated invoicing linked to delivery

• Integration with payment gateways for card, wallet & COD

• Customer ledger management for credits and dues

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A Real Implementation Case: Al-Naqi Dairy

The Problem

Al-Naqi faced high milk returns and untracked vehicle operations. Inconsistent reporting affected revenue.

The AST Solution

• Introduced mobile app for route sales and van inventory

• Automated billing and return reconciliation

• Integrated CRM with real-time customer complaint tracking

The Results

• 60% reduction in expired returns

• 50% increase in daily delivery efficiency

• Enhanced customer loyalty via automated subscriptions

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Unique ERP Features for Milk Distribution

📦 Depot & Warehouse Coordination

• Inter-depot stock transfers with batch verification

• Realtime depot-to-van dispatch visibility

👥 Customer Subscription Management

• Daily/alternate-day subscription plans

• Automated SMS for upcoming deliveries

• Portal for customers to pause or update schedules

📊 Reports & Analytics

• Delivery heat maps and zone-wise performance

• Inventory spoilage analytics

• Top selling SKUs and underperforming routes

🔐 Secure Multi-user Access

• Role-based login with mobile and desktop access

• Supervisor override access on flagged deliveries

Technology-Driven Benefits

🔄 End-to-End Synchronization

• Real-time updates from production to delivery

• Sales, finance, and logistics always in sync

📲 Mobile App for All Roles

• Van sales reps

• Supervisors

• Depot managers

• Finance and billing team

🌐 Cloud Infrastructure

• 99.9% uptime

• Auto backups and encrypted data handling

• Scalable from 1 depot to 100

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🎥 Milk Distribution ERP Demo

ERP Modules Designed for the Dairy Industry

• Procurement & Quality Testing: Integrate milk intake stations

• Production Planning: Monitor pasteurization, packaging

• Vehicle Tracking & Maintenance: Real-time GPS and service reminders

• HR & Payroll: Track driver hours and incentive programs

Ensuring Compliance and Growth

• Health Regulations: Batch-wise quality records

• Temperature Logs: For audits and traceability

• Sustainability Monitoring: Track reusable bottle circulation

• Data Security: Role-restricted access and audit trails

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