InstaDispatch operates with multiple stakeholders who interact with the system at different levels.
These stakeholders are broadly categorized into:
- Internal Stakeholders
- External Stakeholders
Each stakeholder plays a specific role in ensuring smooth delivery operations and business management.
1. Internal Stakeholders
Internal stakeholders are users within your organization who manage, control, and execute delivery operations.
1.1 Owner
Role: Account Owner / Highest Authority
The Owner is the primary stakeholder with complete control over the InstaDispatch account.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall account and subscription
- Configure system settings and operational workflows
- Create and manage team members
- Assign roles and control access permissions
- Monitor all branches, operations, and data
Full system access across all modules and branches
1.2 Team Members
Role: Operational & Functional Users
Team Members include all internal users who are part of daily operations and business processes.
This includes roles such as:
- Admin
- Dispatcher
- Manager
- Finance
- Sales
- Any custom role created under User Access Management
👉 Instead of defining each role here, their permissions and responsibilities are controlled through role-based access and are explained in the Access Control Guide.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assigned tasks based on their role
- Manage deliveries, customers, or financial operations
- Collaborate across teams for smooth execution
- Ensure operational efficiency and service delivery
Access Level:
- Defined by assigned role and permissions
- Can be restricted by:
- Module access
- Branch access
- Feature-level permissions
1.3 Driver / Agent
Role: Field Execution
Drivers or Agents are responsible for executing deliveries on the ground using the driver application.
Responsibilities:
- Accept and complete assigned delivery jobs
- Follow optimized delivery routes
- Update delivery status in real time
- Capture Proof of Delivery (POD)
- Communicate delivery updates
Access Level:
- Access limited to assigned jobs via the Driver App
- No access to system configuration or administrative modules
2. External Stakeholders
External stakeholders interact with your business through InstaDispatch but are not part of your internal operations team.
2.1 Customer
Role: Service Buyer
Customers are businesses or individuals who use your delivery services.
Responsibilities:
- Create delivery bookings
- Track shipments and delivery status
- Manage addresses and order details
- Handle payments (prepaid or postpaid)
Access Level:
- Access via Customer Portal (if enabled)
- Limited to their own bookings and account data
2.2 Users (Customer’s Team)
Role: Customer Sub-Users
Users are additional logins created under a Customer account for their team members.
Responsibilities:
- Book and manage deliveries on behalf of the customer
- Track shipments and access delivery updates
- Operate within the customer’s account
Access Level:
- Restricted to the parent customer account
- Each user has individual login credentials
Key Understanding
- The Owner controls the entire system
- Team Members operate based on assigned roles and permissions
- Drivers execute deliveries on the field
- Customers and their Users drive business usage and revenue
👉 Detailed role-level permissions and configurations are managed through User Access Management, which is covered in the Access Control Guide.