Digital Transformation
for Manufacturing & Distribution

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing & Distribution – Turning Challenges into Competitive Advantages

Breakthrough Through Digitization – The Strategic Shift for Manufacturing & Distribution Enterprises

From Factory to Consumer – Optimize Every Mile of Your Supply Chain
Stop relying on manual processes—streamline your operations today.

In the era of Industry 4.0, supply chain efficiency is no longer just a competitive edge—it’s a matter of survival for manufacturers and distributors.

Managing a complex network—from raw materials and factories to central warehouses, distributors, agents, and retail points—using fragmented spreadsheets and manual paperwork creates invisible barriers that hinder growth.

Fragmented Processes Lead to Critical Issues:

  • Dead Inventory: Stock stuck in the wrong warehouse, delayed allocation, and capital freeze.
  • Rising Transport Costs: Inefficient routing and lack of cost control per delivery.
  • Distribution Blind Spots: No visibility into inventory levels or sales velocity at each distributor.
  • Delivery Delays & Errors: Complex order handling leads to mistakes and damages brand reputation.

Smartway TMS empowers your business to make a comprehensive and effective transformation.

Smartway TMS is a purpose-built Transportation Management System tailored for manufacturing and distribution businesses.

We deliver a unified platform that empowers you to control and optimize the entire goods flow from factory dispatch to cross-docking hubs, distributor networks, and final retail points.

All operations—from B2B order management and multi-tier inventory to transport optimization and distributor performance tracking—are centralized in one system.
Real-time data provides leadership with a digital command center for fast, informed decision-making.

Our Commitment to You:

  • B2B-Optimized: Purpose-built features for distribution channel complexities.
  • Flexible & Customizable: Easily configured to match your business scale.
  • Deep Integration: Seamless connectivity with ERP, accounting (SAP, Oracle, MISA), and other management systems.
  • Reliable Operations: Robust cloud infrastructure ensures 24/7 uptime and high transaction volume handling.

Operational Challenges and How Smartway TMS Solves Them

Common Pain Points

  • Manual and delayed order processing from distributors or agents.
  • Rising transportation costs eroding profit margins.
  • Inventory stagnation due to poor coordination and allocation.
  • Lack of real-time connectivity with distribution channels.
  • Delivery failures and inability to track shipment status.
  • Manual reporting processes with limited accuracy and reliability.

Smartway’s Solutions

  • B2B Ordering Portal enabling distributors and agents to place orders directly.
    Automatically applies customized pricing, discounts, and credit policies for each partner.
  • Smart Route Optimization for in-house fleets or recommending the most efficient external carriers.
  • Multi-warehouse, multi-location inventory management (WMS).
    Automatically suggests the nearest and most efficient fulfillment warehouse to reduce cost and delivery time.
  • Distributor Sales Reports providing insights to support accurate production planning and timely restocking.
  • Real-time Shipment Tracking for complete delivery visibility.
  • Interactive Dashboards & Smart Reports offering data-driven insights for faster decision-making.

Key Features That Digitize Your Entire Workflow

Dedicated portal for distributors/agents to place orders. Automated pricing, promotions, and tiered discount management. Centralized order processing and confirmation to minimize errors.

Distribution Order Management

Dedicated portal for distributors/agents to place orders.
Automated pricing, promotions, and tiered discount management.
Centralized order processing and confirmation to minimize errors.
Manage distributor/agent profiles, credit limits, and outstanding balances. Track secondary sales and inventory levels at each retail point. Measure channel performance through key KPIs.

Distribution Management System (DMS)

Manage distributor/agent profiles, credit limits, and outstanding balances.
Track secondary sales and inventory levels at each retail point.
Measure channel performance through key KPIs.
Manage warehouse layout and storage locations. Optimize inbound/outbound processes and inventory checks via barcode/QR code. Track goods by batch, production date, and expiration date.

Warehouse & Inventory Management (WMS)

Manage warehouse layout and storage locations.
Optimize inbound/outbound processes and inventory checks via barcode/QR code.
Track goods by batch, production date, and expiration date.
Plan and optimize delivery routes. Manage internal fleet: assign drivers, monitor schedules, and calculate costs. Integrate with third-party logistics providers (3PL).

Transport & Delivery Management (TMS)

Plan and optimize delivery routes.
Manage internal fleet: assign drivers, monitor schedules, and calculate costs.
Integrate with third-party logistics providers (3PL).
Track order journeys and vehicle locations via GPS. Provide electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) with photos and signatures.

Real-Time Tracking & Monitoring

Track order journeys and vehicle locations via GPS.
Provide electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) with photos and signatures.
Report on logistics costs, delivery performance (OTIF), and inventory turnover. Analyze business performance by region, distributor, and product.

Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

Report on logistics costs, delivery performance (OTIF), and inventory turnover.
Analyze business performance by region, distributor, and product.

Digital Transformation Deployment Process
with Smartway

Average deployment time: only 3–7 working days.

1

Registration & Current State Assessment

The Smartway team contacts you for free consultation, surveying your current business processes to understand your digitization needs.

2

System Configuration
& Training

Smartway sets up the system, adds branches, users, and delivery routes – while simultaneously training your staff on how to use the software.

3

Trial Run
& Optimization

The business operates on a trial basis for 3–5 days, with Smartway providing close support to handle real-world situations.

4

Official Launch
& Digital Reporting

After stable trial operation, the business officially digitizes its entire process – from order creation to financial reporting.

Smartway TMS Pricing Plans

Standard(*)

499.000VND/month
For businesses with fewer than 10 employees

Features

  • OMS
  • Reconcile

Premium(**)

1.229.000VND/month
For businesses with 10–100 employees

Features

Includes all Standard Plan features (*), plus:

  • Routing
  • Multi-branch management.
  • Advanced reporting

Enterprise

Contact
For businesses with over 100 employees

Features

Includes all Standard (*) and Premium Plan (**) features, plus:

  • Partner API integration
  • Integration with existing systems
  • Custom features upon request

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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