PlutoPakistan - Ecommerce Multivendor Platform

Live Link: PlutoPakistan

Technologies Used: Laravel, jQuery, Nuxt 3, RESTful APIs

Project Overview

Developed PlutoPakistan, a robust multivendor ecommerce platform where customers can purchase products listed by registered vendors. The platform supports multiple payment options, order tracking, and a seamless return/refund process. The admin panel was built using Laravel and jQuery, while the frontend website was developed using Nuxt 3 for a fast and responsive user experience.

Key Features and Modules

1. Customer Features:
   • Browse and purchase products from multiple vendors.
   • Checkout with three payment options: Cash on Delivery, Online Payment, and Pluto Wallet.
   • View order details, wallet transactions, and return/refund status on the customer dashboard.
2. Vendor Features:
   • List and manage products.
   • Process orders and ship them via registered third-party courier services.
   • View sales, wallet balance, and order details.
   • Receive payments after deducting taxes, admin commissions, and delivery charges.
3. Admin Features:
   • Manage vendors, customers, and products.
   • Track sales, commissions, and vendor payments.
   • View detailed stats related to online payments, pending payments, and overall sales.
   • Handle return/refund requests and manage wallet transactions.
4. Return and Refund Process:
   • Customers can return products, with delivery charges borne by the vendor.
   • Refunded amounts are added to the customer’s Pluto Wallet for future purchases.
5. Payment and Commission System:
   • Admin earns a commission on each sale.
   • Vendor payments are processed after deducting taxes, admin commissions, and delivery charges.

My Role and Contributions

• Developed the admin panel using Laravel and jQuery for managing vendors, customers, and sales.
• Built the frontend website using Nuxt 3 for a fast and responsive user experience.
• Integrated RESTful APIs to connect the frontend and backend seamlessly.
• Implemented the payment gateway for online payments and the Pluto Wallet system.
• Designed and developed the return/refund process and order tracking system.
• Optimized the platform for performance and scalability.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Nuxt 3, Vue.js
• Backend: Laravel, RESTful APIs
• Database: MySQL
• Payment Integration: Online payment gateway, Pluto Wallet
• Deployment: VPS, CPanel
• Version Control: Git

Challenges and Solutions

• Challenge: Managing complex commission and payment calculations for vendors and admin.
  Solution: Developed a robust algorithm to automatically calculate and distribute payments after deducting taxes, commissions, and delivery charges.
• Challenge: Ensuring a seamless return/refund process.
  Solution: Implemented a streamlined workflow for return requests, refunds, and wallet updates.
• Challenge: Integrating multiple payment options.
  Solution: Integrated a flexible payment system supporting cash on delivery, online payments, and Pluto Wallet.

Impact

• Delivered a scalable and user-friendly multivendor ecommerce platform.
• Enabled vendors to manage their sales and payments efficiently.
• Provided customers with a seamless shopping experience, including easy returns and refunds.
• Improved admin efficiency with detailed sales and payment tracking.