B2B eCommerce for Distributors

B2B eCommerce for Distributors

Still processing distributor orders manually? You’re losing 18–32% revenue without realizing it.

Klizer builds custom B2B eCommerce platforms that connect your ERP, automate ordering, and give your buyers the self-service experience they expect, without ripping out the systems your operations already depend on.

B2B eCommerce for Distributors

Why Distributors Need B2B eCommerce Now

Manual Order Processing

Every order that comes in by email, fax, or phone is one your staff has to touch twice, once to receive it, once to enter it. That's time and headcount spent on work that shouldn't require either.

Disconnected Systems

When your ERP, inventory, and customer-facing tools operate in separate silos, your team spends the day reconciling data instead of moving product. Pricing errors, stock discrepancies, and delayed fulfillment are symptoms of that disconnect.

Changing Buyer Expectations

Procurement teams at your accounts don't want to wait for a quote or call a rep to reorder. They want a portal where they can see contract pricing, pull up order history, and submit a PO without friction.

Competitive Advantage

Distributors who have made the move to B2B ecommerce are shortening their sales cycles, reducing operational costs, and capturing accounts that would have defaulted to whoever was easiest to buy from.

40%

reduction in manual order processing time

3x

faster buyer onboarding for new accounts

98%

order accuracy with ERP-integrated workflows

2x

more SKUs manageable without adding headcount

60%

drop in customer service calls related to order status

Custom B2B eCommerce Development for Distribution Businesses

Platform Expertise

We work across Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus, and BigCommerce B2B Edition. Platform selection is driven by your catalog size, buyer complexity, and integration requirements.

ERP and CRM Integration

A B2B eCommerce platform that doesn't connect to your ERP is just a storefront. We integrate with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and HubSpot so inventory, pricing, and order data stay accurate across every touchpoint without manual intervention.

AI-Powered Features

From dynamic pricing and personalized catalog views to predictive inventory and automated reorder triggers, we build intelligence into the platform where it drives real operational value.

B2B eCommerce Features Built for Distribution

Every account sees the pricing, discounts, and product catalog that applies to them, not a generic storefront. Contract pricing, tiered volumes, and account-level assortments are built into the platform from the ground up.
Distributors deal in volume. We build ordering interfaces that support bulk quantities, CSV order uploads, and quick reorder from past purchases so your buyers can place large orders in minutes, not hours.

Buyers can log in, check order status, view invoices, manage their account, and reorder without contacting your team. That reduces inbound calls and gives procurement teams the autonomy they expect.

Stock levels, warehouse locations, and availability update in real time directly from your ERP. Buyers see accurate inventory before they order, and your team stops fielding calls about backorders.
Net 30, Net 60, purchase order workflows, and credit limit enforcement are handled within the platform, so your finance team isn’t manually managing exceptions after every order.
Whether you’re fulfilling from one warehouse or ten, the platform routes orders to the right location based on stock availability, proximity, and fulfillment rules.
For accounts that order the same products on a regular cycle, we build reorder automation and subscription workflows that reduce friction and lock in recurring revenue.
Your buyers aren’t always at a desk. The platform is built to perform on mobile so orders can be placed from a job site, warehouse floor, or anywhere else your customers operate.

From Manual Operations to Intelligent Distribution

Orders come in by phone, email, or
fax

Pricing managed manually per
account

ERP, inventory, and storefront running
in silos

Stock availability checked by calling
a rep

Credit limits and payment terms are managed
offline

Large orders are placed line by line over the
phone

Fulfillment is routed manually across
warehouses

No visibility into buyer behavior for the sales
team

Online self-service portal with one-click
reordering

Account-specific pricing and catalogs built into the platform

Real-time ERP sync across inventory, pricing,
and order data

Live inventory visibility before buyers place an
order

Net 30/60, PO workflows, and credit
enforcement handled in-platform

Bulk ordering, CSV upload, and quick reorder
from order history

Automated order routing based on stock,
proximity, and fulfillment rules

CRM integration is pushing account activity
and order history to reps

How We've Transformed Distributor Businesses

B2B eCommerce Across Distribution Verticals

Electrical

Complex catalogs and account-specific pricing, handled at scale.

High SKU counts

Compliance

Bulk ordering

Marine

Workflows built around how marine distribution actually operates.

Fitment data

Multi-brand

Seasonal demand

HVAC

Real-time inventory and contractor tiers across every warehouse.

Multi-warehouse

Contractor tiers

Quick reorder

Landscaping

Variable mixes and contractor accounts, built in from day one.

Variable products

Seasonal catalogs

Contractor accounts

Pool

Listings stay accurate and ordering stays simple, every season.

Chemical compliance

Dealer pricing

Seasonal stock

Roofing

Ordering logic that matches how roofing materials are actually sold.

Project ordering

Freight pricing

Large format

Automobile

Buyers find the right part the first time-without a phone call.

VIN compatibility

Fitment data

Multi-brand

Healthcare

Regulatory requirements met without slowing the order flow.

Restricted access

Regulatory attributes

Account controls

Seamless Integration with Your Distribution Tech Stack

ERP Systems

We integrate with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and other ERP platforms so inventory levels, pricing, and order data stay accurate across every channel without manual reconciliation.

Wholesale distributors

CRM Platforms

Salesforce, HubSpot, and other CRM integrations keep your sales team informed. Account activity, order history, and buyer behavior flow directly into the tools your reps already use.

HVAC, electrical, & plumbing distributors

PIM and DAM

Product information and digital assets sync directly from your PIM and DAM into the platform, so product pages stay accurate and up to date without your team managing updates in multiple places.

Industrial & building materials suppliers

ERP Systems

We integrate with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and other ERP platforms so inventory levels, pricing, and order data stay accurate across every channel without manual reconciliation.

Wholesale distributors
HVAC, electrical, & plumbing distributors

CRM Platforms

Salesforce, HubSpot, and other CRM integrations keep your sales team informed. Account activity, order history, and buyer behavior flow directly into the tools your reps already use.

PIM and DAM

Product information and digital assets sync directly from your PIM and DAM into the platform, so product pages stay accurate and up to date without your team managing updates in multiple places.

Industrial & building materials suppliers
Industrial & building materials suppliers

Warehouse Management Systems

We connect to your WMS so fulfillment routing, stock allocation, and shipment tracking reflect what's actually happening on the warehouse floor, not a delayed snapshot.

Companies evaluating their options

Payment Gateways

Credit card, ACH, purchase order, and net terms payment workflows are built into the platform and integrated with your preferred payment providers, so buyers can transact the way they already do.

Shipping and Logistics

Carrier integrations, freight rate calculations, and shipment tracking are built directly into the ordering workflow so buyers get accurate delivery estimates at the point of purchase and your team isn't manually managing shipping exceptions.

Industrial & building materials suppliers

Warehouse Management Systems

We connect to your WMS so fulfillment routing, stock allocation, and shipment tracking reflect what's actually happening on the warehouse floor, not a delayed snapshot.

Payment Gateways

Credit card, ACH, purchase order, and net terms payment workflows are built into the platform and integrated with your preferred payment providers, so buyers can transact the way they already do.

Companies evaluating their options

Shipping and Logistics

Carrier integrations, freight rate calculations, and shipment tracking are built directly into the ordering workflow so buyers get accurate delivery estimates at the point of purchase and your team isn't manually managing shipping exceptions.

See What a B2B eCommerce Platform Could Look Like for Your Business.

Our B2B eCommerce Development Process

Discovery & Requirements

We start by reviewing your current systems, buyer workflows, and catalog structure. This gives us a clear picture of what needs to be built, what needs to be integrated, and where the biggest operational gaps are before a single line of code is written.

Development & Integration

This is where the platform is built and connected to your ERP, CRM, PIM, and other core systems. Every integration is tested against real data and real workflows before it goes anywhere near production.

Platform Selection & Architecture

Based on what we find in discovery, we recommend the platform and architecture that fits your specific requirements, catalog size, buyer complexity, integration depth, and growth trajectory all factor into that decision.

Testing & QA

We test across devices, browsers, user roles, and order scenarios before launch. Pricing logic, inventory sync, account permissions, and checkout flows are all validated against your actual business rules.

Design & UX Optimization

B2B buyers have different needs than B2C shoppers. We design ordering interfaces, account portals, and catalog experiences around how your buyers actually purchase, not a consumer checkout flow with a logo swap.

Launch & Ongoing Optimization

Go-live is not the finish line. After launch, we monitor platform performance, identify friction points, and continue making improvements as your catalog grows and your buyer needs evolve.

Discovery & Requirements

We start by reviewing your current systems, buyer workflows, and catalog structure. This gives us a clear picture of what needs to be built, what needs to be integrated, and where the biggest operational gaps are before a single line of code is written.

Platform Selection & Architecture

Based on what we find in discovery, we recommend the platform and architecture that fits your specific requirements, catalog size, buyer complexity, integration depth, and growth trajectory all factor into that decision.

Design & UX Optimization

B2B buyers have different needs than B2C shoppers. We design ordering interfaces, account portals, and catalog experiences around how your buyers actually purchase, not a consumer checkout flow with a logo swap.

Development & Integration

This is where the platform is built and connected to your ERP, CRM, PIM, and other core systems. Every integration is tested against real data and real workflows before it goes anywhere near production.

Testing & QA

We test across devices, browsers, user roles, and order scenarios before launch. Pricing logic, inventory sync, account permissions, and checkout flows are all validated against your actual business rules.

Launch & Ongoing Optimization

Go-live is not the finish line. After launch, we monitor platform performance, identify friction points, and continue making improvements as your catalog grows and your buyer needs evolve.

Client Experiences, in Their Words

Five orange stars in a row.

We have been a partner for Klizer for five years now, and the experience has been terrific. They have been an excellent partner to help us grow and sustain our business.

Ryan Van Hoozer

VP of Operations,
Marysville Marine Distributors

Five orange stars in a row.

Klizer’s communication skills were above and beyond what I have
experienced with vendors. The relationship was such a great fit that we brought on Klizer employees in-house to work with us directly.

Dan Schuessler

Digital Project Manager,
Riddell

Five orange stars in a row.

Klizer delivered a high-functioning website that perfectly coordinates with our company branding while enhancing our ecommerce capabilities for our customers.

Jennifer Krach

Vice President Sales, Marketing, &
Customer Service, C-Line ​

Insights from Our Experts

Frequently Asked Questions About B2B eCommerce for Distributors

B2B eCommerce for distributors is the process of moving wholesale ordering, account management, and buyer interactions onto a digital platform. Instead of orders coming in by phone, email, or fax, buyers log into a portal, see their pricing, check inventory, and place orders directly, without your team having to manually process each one.

A standard eCommerce store is built for one-time consumer purchases. B2B eCommerce is built around account relationships, contract pricing, credit terms, bulk ordering, purchase approval workflows, and account-specific catalogs. The complexity underneath is fundamentally different, and the platform needs to reflect that.

We work across Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, and Shopware. The right platform depends on your catalog size, integration requirements, and buyer complexity. We make that recommendation after the discovery phase, not before we’ve seen what you’re actually working with.

It depends on the scope. A mid-size distributor with an existing ERP integration looks very different from a multi-warehouse operation with complex pricing tiers and 50,000 SKUs. After discovery, we give you a realistic timeline based on what we’ve actually found.

Project cost is driven by platform choice, integration complexity, catalog size, and the number of custom workflows required. We scope every project individually and provide a detailed breakdown after discovery so you know exactly what you’re getting and why.

Yes. We integrate with SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and other ERP systems. The integration scope, what data syncs, how often, and in which direction, is mapped during discovery based on your operational requirements.

The goal is a platform intuitive enough that your buyers don’t need a manual. We design ordering interfaces around familiar B2B workflows, quick order, reorder from history, bulk upload, so the learning curve is minimal. For your internal team, we provide documentation and handoff support as part of every implementation.

Yes. We stay on after go-live to monitor performance, resolve issues, and continue optimizing as your catalog and buyer base grow. A B2B eCommerce platform isn’t a one-time project, it needs to evolve alongside your business.

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