The verdict in three sentences
A distributor extranet turns your manual order intake (phone, WhatsApp, paper) into a B2B portal where each partner sees their tiered pricing, their credit balance and their history. In 2026, budget 10 to 28 million FCFA for a full project and an MVP in 10 to 14 weeks. The ROI comes from orders placed after hours and from fewer data-entry errors, not just convenience.
Modules and indicative 2026 prices
Ranges for an importer/distributor, custom development.
| Module | 2026 price (FCFA) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue + tiered pricing | 3,000,000 - 6,000,000 | 3-4 wk |
| Multi-role online ordering | 2,500,000 - 5,000,000 | 3-4 wk |
| Credit and account tracking | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 | 2-3 wk |
| Document area (invoices, notes) | 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 | 1-2 wk |
| Wave / Orange Money payment | 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 | 2-3 wk |
| Sales dashboard | 1,500,000 - 4,000,000 | 2-3 wk |
| Indicative MVP total | 10,000,000 - 28,000,000 | 10-14 wk |
Multi-role management
A B2B extranet separates several profiles, each with its own rights.
| Role | Access | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Full | Pricing, accounts, catalogue |
| Internal sales | Portfolio | Validate, follow up, adjust |
| Distributor | Own account | Order, view balance |
| Accounting | Financial | Balances, invoices, dunning |
| Logistics | Orders | Prepare, ship, track |
ROI: after-hours orders
The main gain is measurable. Simulation for a 40-distributor network.
| Metric | Before | After extranet |
|---|---|---|
| Orders outside 8am-6pm | 0% | 22% |
| Data-entry errors | 6% | 1% |
| Processing time/order | 12 min | 3 min |
| Average order lead time | 1 day | 2 h |
| Self-service balance check | No | Yes |
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Mini case study
Mr Nkolo, sales director of a hygiene-products importer, manages 40 distributors and 900 orders a month. Before, two agents spent 12 minutes per order, i.e. 180 hours/month. With the extranet at 16,000,000 FCFA (Wave/OM payment included), time drops to 3 minutes: 45 hours/month, freeing 135 hours. At 2,500 FCFA per loaded hour, the saving reaches 337,500 FCFA/month, plus 22% of orders captured after hours. The investment pays back in under 24 months on productivity alone, before counting the additional revenue.
Network rollout plan
| Phase | Duration | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Framing + mockups | 2 wk | Roles, pricing, workflow |
| MVP development | 6-8 wk | Catalogue, ordering, balance |
| Payment integration | 2 wk | Wave / Orange Money + tests |
| 5-distributor pilot | 2 wk | Field adjustments |
| Full rollout | 2 wk | Training, network switch |
FAQ
How much does a distributor extranet cost in 2026? Between 10 and 28 million FCFA depending on modules; an MVP focused on ordering and balances starts around 10-14 million FCFA.
Can Wave and Orange Money be integrated? Yes, budget an extra 2 to 4 million FCFA for the payment module with tested confirmation webhooks.
How long until it goes live? An MVP is delivered in 10 to 14 weeks, with a 5-distributor pilot before full rollout.
What maintenance budget should I plan? Support runs between 300,000 and 900,000 FCFA/month depending on user count and the service level expected.
How are different prices per distributor handled? The tiered-pricing engine automatically applies each account's own grid, with volume discounts and negotiated terms.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your distributor count, priority modules (ordering, balances, payment) and target timeline; we'll price your extranet and its rollout plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
