Mobile App Development · Logistics & Distribution
Mobile App Development for Logistics & Distribution
Logistics mobile is the engineering equivalent of building for the hardest user — entry-level Android, patchy connectivity, gloved fingers, no patience. We've shipped SFA and driver apps that field reps actually keep open.
The problem
Most logistics apps fail adoption because they were designed for desktop tablets. We design for the rep with a 2 GB Android phone, intermittent 3G and pressure to hit a beat plan. Offline-first SQLite, optimistic UI, GPS attendance, route deviation alerts and SKU-image order capture.
Our approach
Offline-first SQLite with sync queue
Orders, retailers, schemes and attendance work offline. Sync queue with conflict resolution handles intermittent connectivity.
GPS attendance and beat tracking
Geo-fenced clock-in, route deviation alerts and live position relay to the manager dashboard — calibrated for low-end GPS chipsets.
Manager dashboards in real time
Web-based dashboards roll up live attendance, beat compliance, secondary sales and order errors — by rep, beat, distributor and region.
Features we routinely ship
- Offline-first order capture with SKU images
- GPS attendance and route deviation alerts
- Beat plans and route optimisation
- Schemes, claims and trade promotions
- ePOD for last-mile drivers
- Live fleet tracking
- Warehouse picking and packing apps
- Multi-language support (12+ Indian languages)
- ERP integrations (Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho)
- WhatsApp + SMS for retailer comms
Featured case study
Apex Distributors
Order errors down 78%. Field team productivity increased 3× within 90 days of go-live.
Pricing and timeline
Price range
$35,000 – $100,000
USD, fixed-cost after written scope
Timeline
14 – 20 weeks
From scoping to production
FAQ
How long does mobile app development for Logistics & Distribution take?
14 – 20 weeks. We share a fixed timeline after a 30-minute scoping call.
How much does it cost?
Most engagements range from $35,000 to $100,000. Final fixed-cost quote is provided after written scope.
Have you shipped this combination before?
Yes — Apex Distributors (FMCG · Hyderabad). Outcomes: 3× Field productivity in 90 days; −78% Order errors; 120 Field agents on day one.
What compliance considerations apply?
We design with industry-relevant compliance posture in mind from day one. We'll walk through your specific requirements on a discovery call.
Building mobile app development for Logistics & Distribution?
Tell us your scope. We'll come back with a fixed-cost proposal and a delivery plan within 48 hours — staffed with engineers who ship this combination in production.
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