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Rhino B2B Dealer Management System

Comprehensive B2B E-Commerce Solution with Custom Pricing & API Access

Enterprise B2B dealer management system with custom pricing tiers, dealer API, desktop application, and dealer locator. Built as part of the Rhino LED Lights e-commerce platform to enable B2B operations with programmatic access and custom business rules.

RhinoLED 2022-2025 Production

Project Highlights

Custom
Pricing Tiers
API
Dealer Access
Desktop
Application
Full
B2B Workflow

Project Overview

The Rhino B2B Dealer Management System enables B2B operations for Rhino LED Lights, allowing dealers to access custom pricing, place orders programmatically, and manage their accounts through both web and desktop interfaces.

The Challenge

Rhino LED Lights needed to enable B2B operations with dealers requiring custom pricing tiers, minimum order amounts, volume pricing, and programmatic access. The system needed to support both web-based and desktop application access, with dealer-specific pricing rules and comprehensive account management.

Key Requirements
  • Dealer account management with custom pricing
  • Different pricing for core products vs accessories
  • Minimum order amount enforcement
  • API access for programmatic order placement
  • Desktop application for dealer order management
  • Dealer map/locator with geocoding
Solution Delivered
  • Comprehensive dealer management system
  • Custom pricing tiers with product category rules
  • RESTful API with Sanctum authentication
  • Cross-platform Electron desktop application
  • Dealer locator with interactive map
  • API key management for dealers

Core Features & Functionality

Custom Pricing Tiers
  • Dealer-specific pricing for core products
  • Different pricing tiers for accessories
  • Volume-based pricing rules
  • Minimum order amount enforcement
  • Automatic price calculation in cart
  • Price visibility controls
Dealer API Access
  • RESTful API with Sanctum authentication
  • API key management per dealer
  • Product catalog with dealer pricing
  • Order placement and history
  • Payment method management
  • Shipping rate calculation
Desktop Application
  • Cross-platform Electron application
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux support
  • Offline capabilities
  • Native app feel
  • API integration for order management
  • Code signing and distribution
Dealer Locator
  • Interactive dealer map
  • Geocoding for dealer locations
  • Search by location
  • Dealer contact information
  • Distance calculation
  • Public-facing dealer directory

Technical Implementation

Backend Architecture
Laravel 10 PHP 8.2+ Service Layer RESTful API Sanctum Auth
Database Design
MySQL Pricing Rules Dealer Accounts API Keys
Frontend & Desktop
Bootstrap 5 Livewire Electron JavaScript
Integrations
Geocoding API Map Services Payment APIs Shipping APIs

Key Technical Achievements

Flexible Pricing System

Implemented complex pricing rules supporting different tiers for core products vs accessories, with minimum order enforcement and automatic price calculation throughout the shopping experience.

Secure API Access

Built comprehensive RESTful API with Sanctum authentication, enabling dealers to programmatically access product catalogs, place orders, and manage accounts with secure API key management.

Cross-Platform Desktop App

Developed Electron desktop application providing native experience for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with offline capabilities and seamless API integration for dealer order management.

Dealer Locator System

Created interactive dealer map with geocoding, enabling customers to find nearby dealers with distance calculation and comprehensive dealer information display.

Results & Impact

Business Outcomes
  • Enabled B2B dealer program with custom pricing
  • Streamlined dealer order management
  • Improved dealer satisfaction with desktop app
  • Automated pricing calculations
  • Programmatic order placement capability
  • Enhanced dealer discovery with locator
Technical Excellence
  • Secure API with authentication
  • Flexible pricing rule engine
  • Cross-platform desktop application
  • Scalable dealer management system
  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • Integration with existing e-commerce platform

What This Means for Your Business

Real value without over-promising
Problems solved

Manual dealer pricing, inconsistent discounts, and slow ordering workflows that create friction for wholesale partners and increase support overhead.

What it enables

A true B2B channel: dealer-specific pricing rules, account management, and programmatic ordering via API - plus a desktop workflow for speed and usability.

Time & stress savings

Fewer pricing disputes, less manual quoting, and less back-and-forth for orders. Dealers can self-serve, and staff spends less time on repetitive tasks.

Reliability

Secure authentication, enforceable business rules, and a scalable architecture that can grow with the dealer program and product catalog.

Professional value

This demonstrates enterprise B2B engineering: pricing logic, APIs, multi-surface UX (web + desktop), and integration with a production e-commerce platform.

Need a Similar Solution?

This project demonstrates expertise in building comprehensive B2B e-commerce solutions with custom pricing, API access, desktop applications, and dealer management systems.