Nobody wants a go-live that costs a week of lost orders. The good news: moving a route team off paper can be done without downtime — if you sequence it right.
Start with data, not devices
Import customers, items, and price lists first, and verify them against your accounting system. Reps adopt fast when the app already knows their accounts and prices.
Roll out by route, not big-bang
- Pilot one or two routes for a few days.
- Fix pricing and stop-sequence edge cases early.
- Train in short, glove-friendly sessions.
- Expand once the pilot reps are comfortable.
Keep a safety net briefly
Run the pilot alongside the old process for a day or two so nothing slips. Once orders and invoices flow clean, retire the paper.
Key takeaways
- Import and verify data before handing out devices.
- Roll out route by route, not all at once.
- A short overlap with the old process prevents lost orders.
See also: Presales: order taking on the phone · Direct sales: invoicing at the door · Delivery: proof of delivery
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