ILGOS is an innovative e-commerce platform designed to serve as America’s first location-based marketplace specifically for industries operating through distributor territories. Many distributors were previously unable to sell online due to geographic restrictions and manufacturer agreements. ILGOS bridges this gap by allowing distributors to establish a digital presence while maintaining compliance with territorial regulations
Project Goals
Online Sales with Territorial Compliance
Enable distributors to sell online without violating territorial restrictions.
Scalable E-Commerce Marketplace
Build a scalable e-commerce marketplace supporting both marketplace users and vendors
Advanced Product Management
Provide advanced product management features including CSV import/export
Real-Time Communication
Implement real-time communications for orders, inventory updates, and notifications
Secure Payment Processing
Implement real-time communications for orders, inventory updates, and notifications
Location-Based Seller Matching
Integrate secure payment processing via Stripe.
Challenges
Territory Compliance
Ensuring distributors could sell online without violating geographic restrictions or manufacturer agreements
Complex Multi-Service Architecture
Coordinating multiple microservices for users, products, and vendors while maintaining consistency and reliability
Real-Time Operations
Providing live updates for orders, stock availability, and communications across the platform
Scalable Product Management
Managing large inventories with import/export functionality for multiple brands and distributors
Solution
Scalable Backend with NestJS Microservices
Developed a NestJS backend with a microservices architecture to manage users, products, and vendors efficiently
Dual Next.js Frontends
Built Next.js frontends: one for marketplace users and another for vendor management, providing a responsive and intuitive interface
Location-Based Seller Matching
Implemented location-based seller matching to ensure distributors only sell within their designated territories
Secure Payment Processing
Integrated Stripe for secure and seamless payment processing.
Conclusion
ILGOS successfully created a location-based e-commerce marketplace that respects traditional distributor agreements while providing innovative digital solutions. Leveraging Next.js, NestJS, and MySQL, the platform delivers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly experience for distributors, brands, and customers alike. By combining real-time communications, territory compliance, and advanced product management, ILGOS enables distributors to expand their market reach and streamline operations, transforming the way distributor-based industries operate online.
Our strategic approach to solving complex technical issues and prioritizing user experience has laid a strong foundation for the platform’s long-term growth. Ilgos now stands as a reliable and scalable solution that meets both current business needs and future expansion plans, delivering real value to all its stakeholders.
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