{"id":4371,"date":"2018-06-27T07:32:04","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T11:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insitusales.com\/?p=4371"},"modified":"2023-01-24T23:01:18","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T23:01:18","slug":"top-4-accessories-for-field-sales-teams-dsd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insitusales.com\/en\/top-4-accessories-for-field-sales-teams-dsd\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 DSD Tool Accessories For Field Sales Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re well into the 21st century but unfortunately some operators in the large format retail and pharmacy business haven&#8217;t gotten the electronic memo. The direct to store delivery (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insitusales.com\/en\/top-3-ways-to-change-a-dsd-business-with-just-one-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DSD<\/a>) business and the transmission of sales data, direct data exchange (DEX) have evolved from error riddled paper based systems to unreliable wired systems and finally to wireless systems thanks to bluetooth-enabled technology. It is now easier, faster, more efficient and profitable to deliver and process short shelf life consumables, which account for 52% of retail grocery channel profits and 70% of grocery food product categories. inSitu Sales mobile apps empower drivers\/deliverers, salesmen and managers to conduct business functions such as inventory management, route planning, processing sales orders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insitusales.com\/en\/solutions\/mobile-invoicing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mobile invoicing<\/a> and accepting payments wirelessly in real time. Our app is just the beginning. Invest in the following tools to increase productivity, efficiency, and revenue. Reduce stress, out of stocks, costly mistakes, and shelf spoilage. All of these accessories are compatible with the inSitu Sales platforms.<\/p>\n<h3>1. \u00a0DEX Cable<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/redpark.com\/dex-cable-ios-dsd-l2-dex-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">L2 DEX cable by Redpark<\/a>\u00a0connects an iOS device (iPad\/iPhone) to a grocer or pharmacy&#8217;s computer system for DSD. i.e. Publix.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Mobile printers<\/h3>\n<p>Do your customers require hard copies of invoices for proof of delivery and\/or payment? No problem! Mobile printers that connect to a mobile device enable users to print invoices, receipts, inventory lists, and other documents pertaining to inventory and fleet management, DSD and more in real time. Our Android and iOS app supports models manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebra.com\/us\/en\/products\/printers\/mobile.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zebra<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bixolon.com\/html\/en\/product\/product_list.xhtml?large_cd=0003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bixolon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/epson.com\/For-Work\/Printers\/Inkjet\/Epson-WorkForce-WF-100-Mobile-Printer\/p\/C11CE05201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Epson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.hp.com\/us\/en\/pdp\/hp-officejet-250-mobile-all-in-one-printer-p-cz992a-b1h--1?source=aw&amp;subacctid=78888&amp;subacctname=Skimlinks&amp;awc=7168_1530121257_e7f5608afe29d693c118ed8603703c5e&amp;jumpid=af_gen_nc_ns&amp;utm_medium=af&amp;utm_source=aw&amp;utm_campaign=Skimlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HP<\/a> or any Apple AirPrint\u00ae enabled printer.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Barcode scanners<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">Bluetooth barcode scanners make capturing data fast and virtually error proof. They are ideal for inventory management and payment processing. Try models by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socketmobile.com\/solutions\/use-cases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Socket Mobile<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Linea Pro&#8217;s iOS case with a built-in barcode scanner.<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insitusales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screen-Shot-2018-06-26-at-10.34.59-PM.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a>4. Debit\/Credit card readers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">Accept payments at point-of-sale, in a sales meeting, on a trade show floor or the back of a delivery truck with these swipe card readers by Magtek &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.magtek.com\/product\/idynamo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> iDynamo<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magtek.com\/product\/udynamo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">uDynamo<\/a>\u00a0for Android and iOS.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re well into the 21st century but unfortunately some operators in the large format retail and pharmacy business haven&#8217;t gotten the electronic memo. 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