PoD (Proof of Delivery)
The verified evidence that an order was delivered to the right recipient in the right quantity, photo, OTP, or signature.
Full definition
PoD, Proof of Delivery, is the verified evidence that an order actually reached the intended recipient. Classic paper PoD is a signed delivery challan. Digital PoD combines geo-tagged photo, OTP verification, electronic signature, and timestamp, all captured on the driver's mobile app at the moment of handover.
PoD matters because it settles disputes before they start. In distribution, 'I never received those 20 cartons' conversations are the root of most collection delays and scheme claim disagreements. A clear PoD with photo, OTP, and location nails the fact.
Modern distribution tracking makes digital PoD mandatory at every stop, the driver cannot mark a stop complete without capturing PoD, and the data is immutable once saved.
Real-world example
At 6:38 AM the driver delivers 30 litres of milk to a kirana, snaps a photo of the crates inside the shop, and captures a 4-digit OTP from the owner, that is the PoD.
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Applicable industries
This term is relevant across the following SpireStock-supported industries.
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