Custom B2B E-Commerce Platform for Wholesale & Dealer Networks
Build a fully custom B2B e-commerce platform — dealer portals, distributor ordering systems, wholesale catalog management, and GST-compliant invoicing.
Quick Answer: What is a B2B e-commerce platform?
A B2B e-commerce platform is a custom ordering and catalog system designed for wholesale buyers, dealers, and distributors — not end consumers. Unlike B2C stores, B2B platforms include dealer-specific pricing, credit limits, approval workflows, bulk ordering, and GST-compliant invoicing.
Operational Landscape Overview
Who Needs This System?
Manufacturers with dealer or distributor networks
Wholesale businesses managing multiple buyer accounts
Companies wanting to automate dealer ordering and invoicing
Businesses with complex trade pricing (volume discounts, dealer tiers)
Common Issues Resolved
Manual Order Taking
Sales teams spending hours processing phone/WhatsApp orders manually
Inconsistent Pricing
Different dealers getting different rates with no centralized price control
No Inventory Visibility
Dealers unable to check real-time stock availability before ordering
Functional System Modules
To match your operational requirements, possible modules we can engineer include:
Dealer Portal
Self-service ordering portal for dealers and distributors
- Dealer login with role-based access
- Real-time catalog with stock levels
- Bulk order upload via CSV
- Order tracking and history
Pricing Engine
Tiered and dealer-specific pricing management
- Multiple price tiers (dealer/distributor/retail)
- Volume-based discount rules
- Credit limit management
- Special offer scheduling
Order Management
End-to-end order processing and fulfillment
- Order approval workflows
- Automatic invoice generation
- GST calculation (IGST/CGST/SGST)
- Delivery scheduling and tracking
Example System Workflow
Dealer logs in and browses catalog with real-time stock
Places order with applicable pricing and quantity discounts
Order sent for internal approval if above credit limit
Invoice auto-generated with GST breakdown
Order dispatched and tracking updated in portal
* Note: Workflows are configured and customized strictly around your business operational patterns.
Scannable Features Matrix
GST-Compliant Invoicing
Auto-calculate IGST/CGST/SGST based on dealer state
Purpose: Eliminate manual GST computation errors
Real-Time Inventory Sync
Live stock levels visible to all dealers
Purpose: Prevent overselling and stockout surprises
Credit Limit Controls
Per-dealer credit limits with auto-hold on breach
Purpose: Reduce payment default risk
Automation Opportunities
Auto-generate PDF invoices on order confirmation
WhatsApp notifications to dealers on order status
Automated overdue payment reminders
Stock replenishment alerts to procurement team
Role-Based Access Controls
Admin
Full platform control — products, pricing, dealers, reports
Sales Manager
Dealer account management and order approvals
Dealer/Distributor
Order placement, catalog browsing, invoice downloads
Accounts
Payment tracking, invoice management, credit control
Reporting & Dashboard Areas
Dealer-wise sales and order frequency reports
Product performance and inventory turnover
Outstanding payment and credit utilization
Order fulfillment rate and dispatch timelines
Generic Integration Possibilities
WhatsApp Business API
GST portal
Razorpay/PayU
Custom ERP sync
Tally export
Implementation Blueprint
01 Requirement Discovery
02 Process Flow Mapping
03 Database Architecture Planning
04 User Interface Layouts Design
05 Custom Code Engineering
06 Strict QA Verification Testing
07 System Rollout Deployment
08 User Optimization
Cost Sizing Drivers
Number of dealers and SKUs
Custom pricing logic complexity
ERP/Tally integration
Mobile app requirement
WhatsApp notification workflows
Related Technical Services
B2B E-Commerce FAQs
Can dealers place orders from a mobile app?
Yes. We build responsive web portals that work on mobile browsers. Dedicated mobile apps are also available as an add-on.
Can this sync with our existing ERP?
Yes. We integrate the B2B portal with your existing ERP or Tally system to keep inventory and orders synchronized in real-time.
How is GST handled for inter-state orders?
Our billing engine automatically applies IGST for inter-state transactions and CGST/SGST for intra-state based on buyer and seller GSTIN states.
Ready to Build Your Custom B2B E-Commerce?
Consult with our engineering architects in Pune. We deliver complete operational blueprints, schema diagrams, and milestone estimates.