Van Sales

Mobile direct-to-customer sales for FMCG, beverages, and route-to-market distribution

Predictiv Van Sales powers the route-to-market operations that drive African commerce. From FMCG distribution to beverage delivery, our van sales solution enables salespeople to sell, deliver, and collect payment in a single visit—even in areas with no connectivity.

Built for the market in Africa realities, our van sales module handles cash, mobile money, and credit sales. Offline-first architecture means your team keeps working regardless of network availability. GPS tracking and route optimisation ensure efficient coverage of your territory.

Challenges We Solve

Real problems faced by van sales businesses—and how Predictiv addresses them.

Connectivity Gaps

Challenge

Sales routes cover areas with poor or no mobile network; cloud-only solutions fail.

Solution

Offline-first architecture stores all data locally; syncs automatically when connectivity returns.

Cash Management Risk

Challenge

Sales reps carry significant cash; reconciliation is error-prone; theft risk is real.

Solution

Real-time cash tracking, mandatory reconciliation, mobile money integration reduces cash handling.

Route Inefficiency

Challenge

Unplanned routes waste fuel; coverage is inconsistent; some customers neglected.

Solution

Route planning, GPS tracking, and visit scheduling ensure systematic territory coverage.

Stock Visibility

Challenge

Reps don't know what's in the van; stockouts and returns create customer frustration.

Solution

Real-time van inventory, load-out management, and return processing provide full visibility.

Comprehensive Capabilities

Everything you need to run your van sales operations.

Mobile Sales App

  • Offline-capable sales capture
  • Customer visit management
  • Product catalogue with images
  • Price list management
  • Promotion and discount handling
  • Customer history and credit status

Van Inventory

  • Load-out from warehouse
  • Real-time van stock tracking
  • Inter-van transfers
  • Return to warehouse processing
  • Expiry date management
  • Stock count and reconciliation

Route Management

  • Route planning and scheduling
  • GPS tracking and geofencing
  • Visit completion tracking
  • Customer coverage analysis
  • Route optimisation suggestions
  • Journey time analytics

Cash & Collections

  • Cash sale processing
  • Credit sale with limit checking
  • Mobile money integration (EcoCash, etc.)
  • Collection against invoices
  • Cash reconciliation
  • Banking and deposit tracking

Delivery & Proof

  • Delivery confirmation
  • Customer signature capture
  • Photo proof of delivery
  • Delivery notes and invoices
  • Return and rejection handling
  • Partial delivery management

Supervisor Tools

  • Real-time rep location tracking
  • Daily settlement monitoring
  • Performance dashboards
  • Exception alerts
  • Route compliance reporting
  • Incentive tracking

Proven Results

30%
increase in sales rep productivity
50%
reduction in cash handling
25%
improvement in route efficiency
100%
offline operation capability

Why Predictiv for Van Sales

Built for Africa

Designed specifically for African van sales operations—unreliable connectivity, cash-heavy transactions, mobile money prevalence, security concerns. Not adapted from developed market solutions.

True Offline Capability

Not "works offline sometimes"—designed offline-first. Full selling, delivery, and payment capability with no network. Days of operation without sync if needed.

Mobile Money Native

EcoCash, M-Pesa, and other mobile money platforms integrated natively. Reduce cash handling, improve security, and serve customers without bank accounts.

Scalable Operations

Works for 5 vans or 500. Same platform scales from single-location operation to national distribution network.

Case Study

Beverage Distributor

Challenge

30 van sales reps using paper tickets. Daily settlement took until midnight. Stock discrepancies averaged 5%. No visibility into rep locations or customer coverage.

Solution

Deployed Predictiv Van Sales with offline mobile app, GPS tracking, integrated settlement, and EcoCash payment integration.

Results

  • Daily settlement completed by 6pm (was midnight)
  • Stock discrepancies reduced from 5% to 0.5%
  • Sales per rep increased 25% (more time selling, less admin)
  • Cash handling reduced 40% via mobile money
  • Real-time visibility into all field operations
  • Customer visit compliance improved from 60% to 90%

Is Predictiv Right for You?

We work best with businesses that match this profile.

Company Profile

  • FMCG distributors
  • Beverage companies
  • Bread and bakery distribution
  • Pharmaceutical distribution
  • Any direct-to-retail delivery model

Scale

  • 5+ sales/delivery vehicles
  • 100+ customers per rep
  • Daily route operations
  • Cash and credit sales mix
  • Territory-based coverage

Pain Points

  • Paper-based order capture
  • Cash reconciliation problems
  • No visibility into field operations
  • Stock discrepancies
  • Route inefficiency
  • Settlement delays

Ready to Transform Your Van Sales Operations?

See how Predictiv can solve your specific challenges. Book a personalised demo with our van sales specialists.