TPS designed, built and launched a multi-vendor marketplace for regional specialty products as 15 functional modules in 11 months, operated it, and handed it over in full.
About the client
The client wanted to create a marketplace where regional producers could sell specialty products directly to consumers nationwide.
Challenges
The marketplace had to support multiple producers, complex settlement rules and a fixed delivery timeline, while ensuring that the client could fully own the platform after the engagement.
Multi-vendor marketplace complexity
The platform needed to support producer onboarding, product management, storefront operations, orders and fulfilment tracking.
Three-way payment allocation
Every consumer payment had to be split automatically between the platform, the producer and the region.
Fixed launch window
The full marketplace had to be designed, developed and prepared for launch within a defined project window.
Complete ownership after delivery
The client wanted full ownership of the platform, documentation and operational knowledge once the engagement ended.
Solution
TPS designed the marketplace as separately releasable modules around a three-tier settlement engine, allowing the platform to progress toward launch without waiting for every final feature to be completed.
Design the modules
Build 15 functional modules covering storefront, producer management, catalogue, orders, fulfilment tracking and settlement.
Get the money flow right
Implement a three-tier settlement engine that allocates every transaction between the platform, producer and region.
Launch in the window
Release modules independently and launch the marketplace 11 months after project kick-off.
Operate, then hand over
TPS operated the platform for the client, then completed a full handover with supporting documentation.
Every consumer transaction is automatically allocated between the producer, the region and the platform operator.
Settlement shares are determined by contract rules, removing the need for manual allocation.
Results
TPS delivered the complete marketplace, operated it after launch and ultimately transferred the platform fully to the client.
15 modules delivered
The marketplace was designed as 15 functional modules covering the core seller, commerce and operational workflows.
Launch in 11 months
The platform went live 11 months after project kick-off.
Automated three-tier settlement
Transactions are allocated automatically between the platform operator, producers and regions.
Complete platform handover
TPS operated the system after launch and then handed over the platform and documentation completely to the client.
The engagement covered the full platform lifecycle.
Why it matters for you
A marketplace is more than a storefront. The settlement model determines whether multi-vendor operations can scale cleanly. Designing the money flow from day one makes the platform easier to operate, while a complete handover ensures the client ultimately owns what was built.
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