SteadFast Merchant

The merchant app is a dedicated platform developed exclusively for merchants partnering with Steadfast Courier Limited. It serves as a centralized hub for managing shipping operations—from scheduling pickups and tracking shipments to handling billing and customer communications. Built with a user-first design, the app streamlines the entire logistics process, ensuring a seamless experience that increases operational efficiency and enhances customer satisfaction.

Key Features
1. Dashboard & Account Management
Personalized Dashboard: Offers a real-time overview of current shipments, recent orders, and key performance metrics.
Profile Management: Secure login and account settings enable merchants to manage their profile details, preferences, and security settings (including multi-factor authentication).
2. Order Placement & Scheduling
Easy Booking Process: Merchants can quickly create and schedule new shipments with an intuitive form that captures all necessary details such as pickup location, delivery address, package specifications, and delivery timelines.
Bulk Order Processing: For high-volume merchants, the app supports batch uploads and scheduling, streamlining large-scale shipping operations.
3. Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Live GPS Tracking: Integrated GPS technology allows merchants to monitor the location and progress of their shipments in real time.
Status Updates & Notifications: Automated alerts (via push notifications, SMS, or email) inform merchants of key milestones—pickup confirmation, transit status, and successful delivery.
4. Billing & Payment Integration
Invoice Management: Automatically generated invoices for each shipment, complete with detailed breakdowns of shipping costs, taxes, and additional charges.
Secure Payment Gateways: Integration with multiple payment methods (credit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers) ensures fast and secure transactions.
Payment History: A comprehensive record of past transactions is available for easy reconciliation and financial tracking.
5. Analytics & Reporting
Performance Metrics: Detailed reports and analytics help merchants track delivery times, shipping costs, and overall efficiency.
Custom Reports: The app provides tools for generating customized reports, enabling businesses to analyze trends, forecast demand, and optimize logistics operations.
6. Customer Communication & Support
Integrated Messaging: A built-in messaging system facilitates direct communication between merchants and the Steadfast Courier support team.
Help Center: Access to FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and live chat support ensures that merchants receive immediate assistance when needed.
Feedback Mechanism: Merchants can rate services and provide feedback directly through the app, which helps drive continuous improvement.

Recent changes:
• Restored classic home dashboard design with full light and dark mode support
• Tap to view real-time balance instantly with faster loading
• Improved Fraud Check UI with easier entry management
• Device compatibility and stability enhancements
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements