Client Industry
Consumer & Retail
CASE STUDY
A custom B2B e-Commerce platform for automotive paint distribution network
We delivered a centralized inter-company e-commerce platform for Body Shop Equipment Solutions, seamlessly connecting the head office, 15 distributors, and panel beaters to streamline automotive paint distribution.
- Digital Transformation
- B2B E-Commerce
- Custom Software
Project timeline
20 weeks
Services Provided
- System & Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web App Development
- Quality Assurance & Automated Testing
Tech Stack
- .NET
- Swift
- Kotlin
The business challenge
Body Shop Equipment Solutions needed a centralized platform to manage complex distribution networks across multiple user tiers.
Vertus Pro required a comprehensive digital transformation to facilitate a robust inter-company e-commerce ecosystem. The core objective was bridging the distinct operational gaps between the main head office, fifteen regional distributors, and their extensive network of panel beaters.
The organization imported high-quality automotive paint from Europe and needed a structured digital pipeline to seamlessly funnel these goods down the complex supply chain. Because panel beaters were strictly bound to their specific distributors, the system had to firmly enforce these ordering boundaries while maintaining a centralized master catalog containing nearly five thousand unique products.
Furthermore, the client required powerful real-time analytics, detailed order tracking, and an integrated workflow for distributors to export and sync completed sales data directly with their existing Omni stock platform for strict accounting purposes, ensuring full organizational transparency.
The solution
We architected a scalable .NET framework featuring a centralized administrative hub, distributor portals, and native mobile applications, creating a fully integrated supply chain management and specialized e-commerce purchasing system.
- 01
Multi-Platform E-Commerce Ecosystem
We deployed native iOS and Android apps alongside a web portal, enabling panel beaters to browse personalized favorites, manage repeat purchases, and submit cart orders with total ease.
- 02
Custom Product Visibility Controls
Distributors were given precise administrative control to curate distinct product listings from the massive master catalog, ensuring each assigned customer only sees and orders their specifically approved inventory.
- 03
Real-Time Order Tracking
The customized system provides detailed push notifications and live dashboard updates, keeping panel beaters constantly informed on exactly when their shipments are prepared, picked, dispatched, and successfully delivered.
- 04
Seamless Omni Stock Integration
Distributors can effortlessly export completed customer orders into direct CSV or Excel formats, allowing instant data imports into their existing Omni platform for accurate inventory and accounting management.
- 05
Integrated Warranty Claims Platform
We built a dedicated adjacent repairs portal empowering panel beaters to register vehicle issues, upload supporting photographic documentation, and trigger automated head office inspections for highly structured warranty resolutions.
MEASURABLE IMPACT5,000+ 15 6 Years
Key results & impact
Master Product Listings
Successfully centralized and managed thousands of diverse automotive paint items across the intricate supply chain network without any pricing conflicts.
Regional Distributors Onboarded
Seamlessly connected the corporate head office with multiple dedicated regional distribution hubs to comprehensively streamline daily e-commerce workflows and secure overall operations.
Successful Platform Uptime
The customized .NET ecosystem has consistently provided robust, uninterrupted digital operations and reliable inter-company e-commerce transactions since its initial launch.
Visual showcase
High-fidelity screens, device mockups, and architecture views from the final delivered product.
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