How to streamline delivery, routing, and mobile operations for teams running on NetSuite.
Distributors running NetSuite already benefit from strong back-office visibility—but the field is often a different story. Drivers, sales reps, and delivery teams still rely on clipboards, spreadsheets, disconnected mobile apps, or delayed uploads to keep orders and inventory moving. The result? Lost time, inaccurate data, slower billing cycles, and rising oper`ational costs.
Here are five practical ways NetSuite-powered distributors can eliminate manual work in the field and run a tighter, more efficient operation by leveraging Dlvry.
1 – Eliminate Spreadsheet Routing with NetSuite-Native Tools
Many distributors still plan routes in external tools—or worse, in spreadsheets. Every export, re-upload, and email introduces errors and delays.
Dlvry’s NetSuite Native Routing removes that friction by handling route planning inside NetSuite. Orders, customer windows, and routes stay perfectly aligned. Routes can be defaulted, manually adjusted, or dynamically and automatically generated based on Sales Orders. No more retyping, copying, or reconciling.
Impact:
- Hours saved weekly on planning
- Accurate, up-to-date routes
- No data drift between systems
2- Make Sales and Take Payments with Dlvry DSD Instantly
When reps write orders by hand, or decline to take them at all, the back office spends hours reconciling what really happened on the route. Your drivers can be your best sales team, taking new orders and capturing payments or creating invoices instantly.
With a NetSuite-connected mobile app like Dlvry DSD, drivers can:
- Create new orders & invoices
- Sell inventory directly from the van
- Apply proper pricing
- Capture payments
All of which sync back to NetSuite automatically. These tools work both online and offline, syncing whenever a connection is available.
Impact:
- No rekeying orders
- More sales
- Shorter time-to-cash
3 – Capture Proof of Delivery Without Paperwork
Paper signatures, printed packing slips, and handwritten notes slow everything down. They also get lost. Dlvry’s modern Proof of Delivery, tied directly to NetSuite, lets drivers record:
- Photos
- Signatures
- Exceptions
- Timestamps
- Payments
The moment a delivery is complete, the results sync back to NetSuite—fueling billing, settlement, and customer service. The time savings, and instant access to the needed info, in dispute resolution is one of our customers’ favorite features.
Impact:
- Faster, irrefutable dispute resolution
- Cleaner billing
- Better customer transparency
4 – Use Real-Time Truck Inventory to Prevent Errors
Truck inventory is one of the biggest sources of manual cleanup for distributors. When drivers pull stock without a system tracking it, the back office wastes time triangulating reality.
Dlvry’s NetSuite-connected DSD eliminates guesswork by updating inventory as it moves—not days later.
Impact:
- Fewer stockouts and returns
- Accurate insights for replenishment
- Smooth end-of-day reconciliation
5 – Close the Loop on Deliveries with Automated Settlement
End-of-day paperwork is usually where manual work piles up: reconciling invoices, payments, credits, returns, and exceptions.
When devices in the field sync directly to NetSuite, settlement becomes a system-driven workflow—not a late-night chore.
Impact:
- Near-zero rework
- Next-day billing
- Full ERP visibility
The Bottom Line
NetSuite gives distributors a strong ERP foundation—but true efficiency happens when your drivers connect seamlessly back to NetSuite by utilizing NetSuite Native and NetSuite Hybrid tools like Dlvry. By bringing routing, mobile orders, proof of delivery, and truck-level visibility directly into NetSuite, distributors dramatically reduce manual processes while improving accuracy, customer service, and profitability.
Contact us to learn more about which tools might impact your specific operation most!
