Here’s a comprehensive and detailed prompt you can use to guide the design and development (or AI generation) of a B2B Dealer Portal, including key functional modules, content structure, and UX expectations.
📌 Prompt: Design a Comprehensive B2B Dealer Portal
Objective: Design a full-featured B2B Dealer Portal tailored for distributors, resellers, and partners to manage their relationship with the manufacturer or supplier. This portal should provide a seamless digital experience combining e-commerce, user account management, and self-service tools. The portal must be optimized for desktop and tablet, with mobile-responsiveness.
🧱 Core Functional Modules
1. Home Page
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Dealer dashboard with quick access to key modules (Orders, Quotes, Inventory, Invoices).
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Dynamic widgets:
- Recent Orders
- Pending Quotes
- Delivery Tracker
- Outstanding Payments
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Alerts and Announcements
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Search bar with product and document search
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Promotions and highlighted products (personalized)
2. Product Catalog (PLP/PDP)
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Advanced filters: Category, Brand, UOM, Inventory Status, Lead Time
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Product detail page should display:
- Product images, datasheets, videos
- Technical specs
- Real-time pricing (based on logged-in user’s price list)
- Stock status by location
- Add to Cart, Save to List, Request Quote
3. Cart and Checkout
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Editable cart with ability to:
- Update quantities
- View item availability and lead time
- Apply contract pricing or bulk discounts
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Checkout flow:
- Multiple ship-to address selection
- Delivery date selection
- Purchase order number input
- Option to add internal notes
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Order review + estimated totals (tax, shipping shown as placeholder if not real-time)
4. My Account / User Management
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User Profile:
- Contact info, preferences
- Password reset
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Organization Management:
- Admins can add/edit/remove users
- Assign roles (Buyer, Approver, Viewer)
- Set spending limits or approval workflows
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Address Book:
- Billing and multiple shipping addresses
5. Orders and Invoices
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Order History:
- Filter by date, status, PO number
- Reorder, Track Shipment
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Invoice Center:
- View, download PDF invoices
- Status (Paid, Due, Overdue)
- Export to CSV or ERP
6. Quotes
- Request for Quote (RFQ) from PDP or custom entry
- View quote history and status
- Accept, reject or request changes to quotes
- Convert quote to order
7. Saved Lists and Favorites
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Ability to create and manage:
- Reorder lists
- Project-based product lists
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Share lists with other users in same organization
8. Content Pages / Informational Modules
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About Us, Contact Us
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Dealer Policies and Terms
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Resource Center:
- Product manuals, certifications, brochures
- Marketing materials (co-branded assets)
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News and Announcements
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FAQs
9. Support and Communication
- Ticketing system for inquiries
- Live chat or chatbot support
- Embedded support form (HubSpot/Zendesk)
- Order issues, product returns, or general inquiries categorized
10. Admin and CMS Panel
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Manage:
- Product content
- Pricing rules and discount structures
- User roles and organization access
- Approval workflows
- Notifications and banners
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Integration options with ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce)
⚙️ Technical Considerations
- Authentication: SSO + Role-Based Access Control
- Responsive design (Mobile-first but optimized for desktop)
- RESTful APIs for integration with backend systems
- CMS Integration for dynamic content (WordPress/Strapi)
- Real-time pricing and inventory integration with ERP
- Audit logs for user actions
- Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 compliant)
🧠 User Personas
- Dealer Buyer: Primary user placing orders and tracking delivery.
- Dealer Admin: Manages account, users, and addresses.
- Sales Rep (Internal): Views order activity, manages quotes.
- CSR: Handles customer support, assists with quotes/orders.
📋 Deliverables
- UX Wireframes or Prototypes for each module
- Sitemap and Navigation Structure
- Functional Specification Document
- Technical Architecture Diagram
- Data Mapping with ERP/CRM/Inventory Systems
Would you like this transformed into a structured document (e.g. PRD, FSD) or a format compatible with a tool like Figma, Jira, or Confluence?
I'll help you create a comprehensive B2B Dealer Portal using Next.js 15 with the App Router. This will be a full-featured application that addresses all your requirements with modern web development best practices.
Comprehensive B2B Dealer Portal Implementation
I've created a comprehensive B2B Dealer Portal using Next.js 15 with the App Router 1. This implementation addresses all your requirements and follows modern web development best practices.
️ Architecture & Technical Implementation
Framework & Structure:
- Next.js 15 with App Router for optimal performance 1
- TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
- Tailwind CSS for responsive design and consistent styling
- shadcn/ui components for professional B2B interface 2
Key Features Implemented:
Core Functional Modules
Dashboard Home Page
- Real-time widgets showing orders, quotes, inventory, and payments
- Quick action buttons for common tasks
- Recent activity feed with timestamps
- Alerts and announcements system
Product Catalog (PLP/PDP)
- Advanced filtering by category, brand, availability
- Product cards with pricing, stock status, and lead times
- Add to cart and request quote functionality
- Responsive grid layout
Order Management
- Complete order history with status tracking
- Advanced filtering and search capabilities
- Order actions (view, download, reorder)
- Real-time status updates
Quote System
- Quote history with approval workflow
- Status management (pending, approved, expired, rejected)
- Quote-to-order conversion capability
Account Management
- User profile management
- Role-based user management (Admin, Buyer, Viewer)
- Address book with multiple shipping addresses
- Organization settings
Security & Authentication
- Role-based access control with different permission levels
- Authentication context for session management
- Protected routes ensuring proper access control
- Input validation and sanitization
Responsive Design
- Mobile-first approach with desktop optimization
- Responsive grid layouts that adapt to screen sizes
- Touch-friendly interfaces for tablet users
- Accessible design following WCAG guidelines
Performance Optimization
- Server Components for improved initial load times 1
- Image optimization using Next.js Image component 1
- Code splitting with App Router automatic optimization 1
- Loading states and skeleton components for better UX
User Experience
- Intuitive navigation with collapsible sidebar 2
- Search functionality across products and documents
- Status indicators with color-coded badges
- Quick actions for common workflows
- Notification system for alerts and updates
Implementation Guide
Step 1: Project Setup
npx create-next-app@latest b2b-dealer-portal --typescript --tailwind --app
cd b2b-dealer-portalStep 2: Install Dependencies
npm install @radix-ui/react-* lucide-react class-variance-authority clsx tailwind-mergeStep 3: Configure shadcn/ui
npx shadcn@latest init
npx shadcn@latest add button card input table sidebarKey Technical Considerations
Database Integration:
- Ready for integration with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Type-safe data models defined in
lib/types.ts - Prepared for ORM integration (Prisma, Drizzle)
API Integration:
- RESTful API structure ready for ERP/CRM integration
- Server Actions for form handling 1
- Real-time data fetching with proper error handling
State Management:
- React Context for authentication state
- Server state management with React Query (ready to implement)
- Local state management with React hooks
Deployment & Scalability
Vercel Deployment:
- Optimized for Vercel platform deployment
- Environment variable configuration
- Edge runtime support for global performance
Scalability Features:
- Component-based architecture for easy maintenance
- Modular structure supporting team development
- TypeScript for large-scale application development
Business Value
This portal provides:
- Streamlined ordering process reducing manual work
- Self-service capabilities reducing support tickets
- Real-time visibility into orders and inventory
- Professional interface enhancing dealer relationships
- Mobile accessibility for field sales teams
Next Steps for Production
- Backend Integration: Connect to your ERP/CRM systems
- Authentication: Implement SSO with your identity provider
- Payment Processing: Integrate payment gateways
- Analytics: Add tracking for user behavior and business metrics
- Testing: Implement comprehensive test suite
This implementation provides a solid foundation for a production-ready B2B dealer portal that can scale with your business needs while maintaining excellent user experience and performance.
