The verdict in three sentences
In 2026, integrating a B2B shop with an ERP costs between 5 and 15 million FCFA (roughly 7,600-22,900 EUR) depending on the number of flows and ERP complexity. The gain is not cosmetic: real-time sync of catalogue, stock, prices and orders removes double data entry and makes what the customer sees reliable. The measurable result: falsely-displayed stockouts fall by 80 %, and orders flow straight into the ERP with no re-keying.
The flows to sync and their price
ERP integration is not one block: each flow (catalogue, stock, prices, orders, customers) is a project with its own direction and sync frequency.
| Synced flow | Direction | 2026 range (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|
| Product catalogue | ERP -> shop | 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 |
| Real-time stock | ERP -> shop | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 |
| Prices / customer lists | ERP -> shop | 1,000,000 - 3,000,000 |
| Orders | Shop -> ERP | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 |
| Customers / accounts | Bidirectional | 800,000 - 2,000,000 |
| Invoices / statuses | ERP -> shop | 700,000 - 1,500,000 |
An "essential" scope (catalogue + stock + orders) fits within 5-8 M FCFA. With customer pricing, bidirectional customers and invoices, you reach 10-15 M FCFA. The timeline is 6 to 12 weeks, depending on ERP API availability.
Catalogue reliability, the real B2B stake
In B2B, a trade customer who orders a product shown as available but actually out of stock loses time and trust. Real-time sync fixes this.
| Metric | No integration | With real-time sync |
|---|---|---|
| Falsely-displayed stockouts | 15 - 25 % | -80 % |
| Order double entry | Systematic | Removed |
| Price update delay | 1 - 5 days | Real time |
| Invoicing errors | 3 - 6 % | < 1 % |
| Availability disputes / month | High | Divided by 4 |
Mini case study
Kouassi runs an electrical-equipment distributor in Toronto: 6,000 references, 80 orders/day, and about 20 % availability disputes. He invests 11 M FCFA in an ERP integration covering catalogue, real-time stock, customer pricing and order upload. Falsely-displayed stockouts fall 80 %, double entry disappears (saving 2 part-time roles, i.e. ~4.8 M FCFA/year), and disputes are divided by 4. The integration pays back in a little over 2 years on productivity alone, before counting customer satisfaction.
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How much does ERP-to-B2B-shop integration cost in 2026?
Between 5 and 15 million FCFA by flow. A catalogue + stock + orders core fits within 5-8 M FCFA; customer pricing and bidirectional flows climb toward 15 M FCFA.
Is the sync truly real-time?
Yes for critical stock and prices, via API or webhooks. Some less-sensitive flows (invoices, history) can be synced every few minutes to optimise load.
What if the ERP has no modern API?
We use an intermediate connector (middleware) or hardened exports/imports. This adds time and cost, typically 1 to 3 M FCFA extra.
How long does the project take?
Between 6 and 12 weeks depending on ERP API maturity and the number of flows. Real-time stock and customer pricing are the longest workstreams.
Do falsely-displayed stockouts really drop?
Yes, by around 80 %. Displayed stock reflects the ERP continuously, avoiding orders on unavailable products and the related disputes.
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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.
