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Why Choose Cloud AI GRN & Inward Management Software in South Africa?

Built for South African distributors taking stock in from brand owners, independent wholesalers and port consignments across depots in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha.
Live GRN Cards – Pending Receiving, Completed Today and Received Value sit at the top of the GRN screen, so today's inward load reads at a glance.
Single GRN Table – GRN Number, Source, Supplier, Warehouse, Date, Items, Status and Amount on one row, filtered by depot whenever a receiving manager needs it.
Ordered vs Received Check – Each line is checked back to the PO or supplier invoice, and any shortfall or excess goes straight to the supplying party.
Warehouse Assignment – Pick the receiving warehouse on the GRN itself so stock lands in the right Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban depot record.
Batch & Expiry Capture – Batch number, manufacture date and expiry go on to every line, so FIFO and FEFO start the moment goods are booked in.
Accept-Then-Dispute – Accept the full invoiced quantity so the VAT records you file with SARS stay clean, then raise a return and credit note for the shortfall.

Distribution Management Suite

Distribution management modules covering distributor operations, order processing, inventory control and secondary sales right across a South African network

Distributor Order Management

Retailer orders, approvals, inventory allocation, delivery notes, and secondary sales

Inventory & Stock Management

Track sellable stock, warehouse inventory, transit stock, and automate replenishment

Warehouse Management

Multi-site inventory, stock transfers, batch tracking, GRN and dispatch

Batch & Expiry Management

Batch-level tracking, FEFO/FIFO/LIFO allocation, expiry monitoring, and stock rotation

Trade Promotion Management

Value-based, volume-based, and free goods schemes with auto-application

Pricing Management

Customer-specific, geography-based pricing with validity dates and auto-application

Product & SKU Management

Product catalogue with Brand, Category, Product, SKU hierarchy and UOM conversions

Territory & Beat Management

Configurable geography hierarchy, beat planning, outlet mapping, and user assignment

Workflow Automation

No-code workflows with conditions, triggers, notifications, and multi-level approvals

Distributor Analytics & Reporting

24+ default reports, real-time dashboards, sales trends, and CSV export

Payment & Credit Management

Outstanding tracking, credit limits, invoice payment allocation, and credit notes

Return & Claims Management

Multi-level returns, damage claims, credit notes and GRN discrepancy handling

Distributor Self-Service Portal

B2B ordering platform for distributors with self-service ordering and payments

Mobile DMS App

Order booking app with GPS attendance, market visits, beat execution, and AI assistant

AI-Powered DMS

Conversational AI assistant, auto order validation, intelligent FIFO/FEFO, and automation

How Our Software Works?

Admin portal: receiving managers watch Pending Receiving, Completed Today and Received Value, then work down the GRN table by Source, Supplier, Warehouse and Status. Mobile app: depot and warehouse staff raise the GRN, capture batch and expiry, set the receiving warehouse and flag short or damaged lines — still working when coverage drops on a rural route or inside a township trading hub.

GRN management software mobile app showing stock receiving, quantity validation, and inward tracking
Inward management dashboard showing GRN processing, warehouse assignment, and batch tracking
Admin dashboard showing GRN discrepancy tracking, inventory overview, and stock movement history
GRN analytics dashboard showing inward stock reports, warehouse inventory, and FIFO/FEFO tracking

Insights & Resources

Practical guides for selling and distributing across the South African market.

Cutting Stock-Outs and Leakage in South African Distributor Warehouses
DMS

Cutting Stock-Outs and Leakage in South African Distributor Warehouses

Managing Distributor Credit and Collections in Rand
DMS

Managing Distributor Credit and Collections in Rand

Order-to-Cash in South Africa: Instant EFT, PayShap and Card at the Counter
DMS

Order-to-Cash in South Africa: Instant EFT, PayShap and Card at the Counter

Batch and Expiry Tracking for FMCG and Pharma Distribution in South Africa
DMS

Batch and Expiry Tracking for FMCG and Pharma Distribution in South Africa

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Rewards and Recognition

Our recognitions constantly motivate us to push the envelope of excellence and empower our customers with winning ideas each day.

G2 High Performer 2025
G2 Best Support 2025
G2 Easiest to Use 2025
G2 Best ROI 2025

Comprehensive Features Overview

Who Uses GRN & Inward Management Software in South Africa?

Made for businesses running inward stock receipts, warehouse receiving and supplier quantity checks across several depots.

Industries

💡 Fully Customisable: Workflows, modules and business rules are shaped to the way your South African distribution network actually runs.
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FMCG Companies

High-volume distributor receiving across national chains and township trade

Pharmaceuticals

Batch-tracked medicine receiving and validation for SAHPRA-regulated SKUs

Consumer Durables

Multi-site inward stock processing for electronics and home appliances

Building Materials

Depot and yard receiving with quantity checks for cement and hardware

Food & Beverages

GRN for perishables, with batch and expiry captured on the line

Agriculture & Agrochemicals

Seasonal inward receipts and batch tracking for farm inputs and produce

Manufacturing

Raw material and finished goods booked in at the factory gate

PRICING

GRN and inward management requirements differ from one business to the next. Rand pricing follows user count, the modules you take, how much configuration is involved and the size of the rollout.
Every plan carries cloud hosting, the mobile apps, onboarding support and training — priced in rand (R).

Monthly Plan

Flexible monthly billing
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the GRN and inward module cover?

What does the GRN table show at a glance?

How does ordered-versus-received reconciliation work?

How does the accept-then-dispute flow work?

Can batch and expiry be recorded at GRN?

How does the receiving warehouse get set?

Does GRN posting still work when mobile coverage drops?

Is the platform cloud-based for South African teams?