Manufacturing & FMCG

Manufacturing ERP & distribution software development

DesignSilc builds manufacturing ERP, distributor management systems, sales force automation and retailer ordering apps for FMCG brands and manufacturers worldwide.

FMCG What’s included

What we deliver

Manufacturing ERP and production planning

Distributor management system (DMS)

Sales force automation app

Retailer ordering and secondary sales

AI demand forecasts, SFA help & MCP server

1k+ Projects delivered
350+ Happy clients
DesignSilc

Manufacturing and FMCG software development company

DesignSilc is a global manufacturing software development company with teams in Dhaka, Austin and the UK, serving clients in 38+ countries. We build manufacturing ERP, distributor management systems and sales force automation apps for FMCG, food, consumer goods and industrial manufacturers. We link the factory floor, depots, distributors and field sales teams in one data flow, so management sees production, primary sales, secondary sales and stock at every level of the distribution chain.

Many manufacturers in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East sell through hundreds of distributors and thousands of retailers, with targets, schemes and commissions that change every month. We build software around your territory structure, price lists, trade promotions and tax rules, from NBR VAT (Mushak) in Bangladesh to sales tax in the USA and VAT in the UK and GCC. Projects usually begin with one high-impact area, such as DMS or SFA, and expand into a full ERP over several phases. Every system now has AI built in: it forecasts distributor demand, suggests orders for field sales and checks claims against scheme rules, so planners and sales managers decide with better data.

What we offer

Manufacturing and distribution solutions we build

Connected modules from raw material purchase to the retailer shelf, sized for your production and sales network.

01

Manufacturing ERP

Bill of materials, production planning, batch and lot tracking, raw material consumption, quality checks and costing per product.

02

Distributor management system (DMS)

Distributor orders, invoices, stock, credit limits, claims and returns, with primary and secondary sales visible to head office.

03

Sales force automation (SFA)

Beat plans, outlet visits, order taking, attendance with GPS, targets and achievement dashboards for field sales staff.

04

Retailer ordering app

Retailers browse products, see schemes, place orders to their distributor and track delivery from an Android or iOS app.

05

Trade promotion and scheme management

Configure discounts, free-goods schemes and slab offers by territory, then track claims and their effect on sales.

06

Depot and inventory management

Depot stock, transfers between warehouses, expiry and batch tracking, delivery vans and dispatch planning.

Integrations

Integrations & technology

SAP QuickBooks / Xero Stripe bKash Twilio SMS Google Maps API GPS check-in Barcode scanning Power BI Flutter Laravel PostgreSQL
By the numbers

Why businesses choose DesignSilc

97%

Success rate

70+

Developers

10+

Years of experience

1k+

Projects delivered

350+

Happy clients

DesignSilc

Mobile apps for field sales and retailers

We build Android and iOS apps for sales representatives, area managers and retailers. Reps follow their daily beat, check in at outlets with GPS, take orders and collect payments, even where mobile data is weak, with automatic sync later. Managers see visits and orders in real time. Retailer apps offer simple product images, multi-language interfaces including English, Arabic and Bangla, and payment by card, bank or mobile wallet, because many shop owners order from basic Android phones.

Why it matters

Why manufacturers and FMCG brands choose DesignSilc

Investing in Manufacturing, FMCG & Distribution software with DesignSilc delivers clear, measurable advantages for your company.

  • Primary and secondary sales visible in one place
  • Built around your territories, schemes and price lists
  • Field apps that work offline on budget Android phones
  • Tax-ready invoicing for VAT, GST and sales tax rules
  • Phased rollout from DMS or SFA to a full ERP
  • AI that forecasts demand, suggests orders and catches bad claims before they are paid

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a distributor management system and do I need one?

A distributor management system (DMS) records distributor orders, stock, invoices, claims and secondary sales to retailers. If your company sells through many distributors and cannot see real secondary sales or stock levels, a DMS gives you that visibility. DesignSilc builds DMS software tailored to your territories, schemes and credit rules, and can connect it with SFA and ERP modules.

Can sales reps take orders offline in rural areas?

Yes. DesignSilc builds sales force automation apps that work offline. Reps can see their beat, record outlet visits, take orders and log collections without internet, and data syncs to the server once a connection is available. This suits FMCG field teams in Asia, Africa and the Middle East who often cover rural markets with patchy mobile coverage.

How much does a manufacturing ERP or DMS cost?

Cost depends on modules, number of distributors and users, mobile apps and integrations with existing accounting systems such as SAP, QuickBooks or Xero. DesignSilc provides a fixed quote after a free discovery call for clients in the USA, UK, Middle East and South Asia. Many manufacturers begin with an MVP, such as DMS with a rep ordering app, then add production, inventory and finance modules in later phases.

How long does it take to implement a sales force automation system?

A first release of an SFA app with a management dashboard typically takes 8 to 14 weeks, depending on territory setup, product catalogue and reporting. A full manufacturing ERP is usually delivered in several phases over a longer period. DesignSilc rolls out to a pilot territory first so issues are fixed before company-wide use.

Can the system produce compliant VAT and tax invoices?

Yes. DesignSilc can build invoicing that generates tax invoices and keeps the sales and VAT records your accountants need, for example VAT in the UK and GCC, sales tax in the USA, or Mushak-6.3 VAT invoices built to support NBR requirements. We work from the formats and rules your tax adviser confirms, and update the templates if regulations change.

What AI features does DesignSilc manufacturing and distribution software include?

You get distributor demand forecasting with suggested primary orders, order recommendations and voice order taking in the sales rep app, beat plan optimisation, claim verification and scheme ROI analysis. Finance gets weekly distributor credit risk scores and deposit slip matching, and merchandising teams get shelf share checks from outlet photos. Managers receive a short morning brief and can ask for any report in plain English through the AI copilot.

Can Claude, ChatGPT or our own AI agents connect to the ERP and DMS?

Yes. An MCP server comes with the system, so Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or your in-house agents can read secondary sales, distributor stock, credit ledgers and target achievement through permissioned tools. Every assistant is limited to what its user is allowed to see. When an agent proposes a primary order, beat plan or new scheme, it is saved as a draft for a manager to approve, and the full trail sits in an audit log. You can run it with the AI model of your choice, in the cloud or on-premise.

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