Looking for feedback: ERP sync, custom B2B pricing, and smarter fulfillment for Shopify

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Topic summary

A developer with logistics and ERP integration experience is seeking validation for a potential Shopify app targeting wholesale and dropshipping merchants.

Four core pain points identified:

  1. Custom B2B pricing for non-Plus users – tiered pricing, quantity discounts, and customer group restrictions currently require Shopify Plus

  2. Lightweight ERP integration – automated syncing of orders, products, stock levels, and invoices for non-enterprise tools

  3. Advanced B2B fulfillment workflows – order approval processes, partial shipments, multi-location splitting, and centralized dashboard management

  4. Dropshipper financial visibility – real-time tracking of in-transit inventory value, supplier payment status, and per-source profit margins

Seeking feedback on:

  • Whether these features address actual merchant needs
  • Current workarounds and tech stacks being used
  • Specific ERP systems in use and existing sync methods
  • Interest in testing MVP concepts or reviewing mockups

The discussion remains open for merchant input to shape product development.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi everyone :waving_hand:

I’m a developer and product builder with a background in logistics, ERP integration, and process automation for ecommerce and B2B workflows.

I’m currently exploring ideas for a new Shopify app and wanted to validate a few pain points I’ve come across repeatedly — especially from wholesale and dropshipping store owners.

Here are the core problems I’ve seen:

1. Custom B2B pricing without Shopify Plus> Many stores need tiered pricing, quantity discounts, or restricted product access by customer group — but Shopify doesn’t natively support this unless you’re on Plus.> Would a flexible, affordable pricing manager help your store?#### 2. ERP integration for non-enterprise tools> Syncing products, stock, and orders between Shopify and ERP tools is a nightmare for many. I’m considering building a lightweight connector that helps with:- automatic order sync

  • product updates

  • stock availability

  • invoice generation

Which ERP do you use — and how do you sync it today?

3. Smarter fulfillment workflows for B2B orders> Some businesses want to approve orders before fulfilling, do partial shipments, print packing slips, or split orders across multiple locations.> Would you use a centralized fulfillment dashboard with manual/auto modes?

4. Supplier-focused cashflow & inventory insights> For dropshippers: do you wish you had a dashboard showing how much $$ is currently “in transit”, what’s pending with suppliers, and how your profit margins vary per source?### ### I’m currently sketching MVP concepts and looking for real-world feedback:- Would any of these solve real headaches for you?

  • What’s your current workaround or tech stack?

  • Are there specific features you’d love to see in such a tool?

Happy to share mockups or test ideas together — especially if you’re dealing with these workflows daily.

Thanks in advance! :raising_hands: