Joint Solution will help Distributors Better Manage Delivery Routes and Lower Costs
Atlanta, GA – May 23, 2017 – Scientific Logistics, the first highly automated cloud-based delivery route planning solution, announced today a reseller agreement with Inventiv, the leading software provider for wine and spirits distributors in the U.S. Distributors of wine and spirits — as well as distributors of soft drinks, major brand beer, and craft beer — continue to switch to Scientific Logistics’ cloud–based route optimization solution.
Used by thousands of sales representatives in the wine and spirits industry, Inventiv’s
PocketAdvantage™ sets the standard for reliable, cost-effective order entry using an iPad, iPhone, or PC.
Now, in response to distributor requests to better coordinate beverage delivery with sales and
merchandising, Inventiv has developed PocketDelivery™. This new app provides drivers with turn by
turn directions, inventory check-ins sign-offs and delivery notes and the ability to print a clean invoice all
synchronized with PocketAdvantage.
Numerous clients have asked Inventiv to integrate a route planning and optimization solution with the
new PocketDelivery delivery management application. “We chose Sci-Log because it’s the state-of-theart
cloud-based delivery planning system for the wine and spirits industry,” said Jim Harris, Inventiv VP
of Sales. “Sci-Log has proven it can significantly shrink delivery planning effort, increase on-time
customer service, and reduce delivery costs in wine and spirits distribution.”
By combining Inventiv’s PocketDelivery capabilities for delivery management and Sci-Log’s contemporary cloud-based route optimization solution wine and spirits distributors will be able to:
- Optimize delivery routes based on miles, time and service windows
- Manage time for delivery drivers more effectively, minimizing costly overtime
- Lower overall delivery costs
“Many of our clients deploying PocketDelivery are excited about the potential to leverage powerful cloud-based delivery planning fully integrated into the Inventiv platform,” concluded Harris.
Beverage leaders depend on Sci-Log for daily product delivery, delivery strategies and analytics, and sales logistics planning. These bottlers and distributors enjoy the freedom of cloud-based routing which includes continuous updates, the latest maps, browser-based user interfaces, no IT headaches and no maintenance fees.
About Inventiv
Built on nearly 20 years of development, Inventiv offers the country’s premiere software for wine and spirits wholesalers and distributors. Its flagship software, PocketAdvantage™, is installed in 130 locations across 43 states and features more than 2,000 industry-specific features that are fully customizable per customer and designed to empower sales teams with the tools they need to close the deal. Its latest development, PocketDelivery™, will enhance customer relations by streamlining the way products and invoices are delivered and handled. Learn more at www.inventiv.com.
About Scientific Logistics (Sci-Log)
Sci-Log has ignited a revolution in delivery management by leveraging the latest technology advancements and years of supply chain experience to develop the first true cloud routing and scheduling solution. Industry leaders are switching to Sci-Log to benefit from highly automated and optimized delivery route planning integrated with last mile supply chain network design. With Sci-Log’s enterprise design, contemporary user interfaces, automated workflow orchestration and the industry’s most advanced and powerful optimization algorithms, customers decrease routes and miles by 5-20%, reduce distribution costs, shrink planning effort, improve service and gain more business control from standardized processes. Learn more at www.scientific-logistics.com.