Client Overview
A mid-size electrical supply distributor needed to modernize their B2B sales channel by launching a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront integrated with their existing ERP and inventory management systems.
The Challenge
The client faced several critical business challenges: manual order processing consuming staff hours, no real-time inventory visibility for wholesale buyers, disconnected systems between their storefront and back-office operations, and an outdated ordering process relying on phone calls and spreadsheets.
Our Solution
Big Sky Dynamics delivered a comprehensive Shopify B2B e-commerce build including:
- Custom Liquid theme development optimized for wholesale catalog browsing
- Tiered pricing and customer group segmentation for B2B buyers
- Real-time ERP synchronization via REST API and webhook integrations
- Automated order routing from Shopify to fulfillment workflows
- n8n automation pipelines for inventory sync, order notifications, and QA monitoring
- Full deployment pipeline via GitLab CI/CD
Results
- 60% reduction in order processing time
- Real-time inventory accuracy across all channels
- 40% increase in repeat wholesale orders within first quarter
- Zero manual data entry between storefront and ERP
- 24/7 automated QA monitoring ensuring uptime and data integrity
Technology Stack
Shopify Plus, Liquid, REST APIs, n8n workflow automation, Odoo ERP, GitLab CI/CD, Mattermost notifications, LiteLLM AI monitoring.
About Big Sky Dynamics
Big Sky Dynamics (bsdyno.com) specializes in full-stack e-commerce builds, ERP integrations, and business process automation. We combine developer expertise with AI-powered workflows to deliver scalable solutions for growing businesses.