How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom ERP Dashboard for an Ecommerce D2C Brand?
As the ecommerce landscape in India (and globally) becomes increasingly competitive, D2C brands are quickly realizing that growth is no longer just about digital marketing and product-market fit.
Operational efficiency is the new growth driver. This is where custom ERP dashboards come into play.
While off-the-shelf tools like Zoho, Tally, or even Shopify apps offer some functionality, they often fall short when your brand outgrows generic workflows. A custom ERP dashboard, built specifically for your ecommerce business, gives you full visibility and control over orders, inventory, fulfillment, payments, and even return workflows.
But the big question is: How much does it cost to build one?
Let’s break it down.
What Is a Custom ERP Dashboard for D2C Brands?
At its core, an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) dashboard is a centralized system that integrates all the key backend operations of a business. For D2C ecommerce brands, this often includes:
Order Management: Syncing real-time orders across marketplaces and platforms
Inventory Tracking: Monitoring stock levels, variants, restocks, and expirations
Fulfillment & Delivery: Integrating with shipping partners like Shiprocket, Delhivery, etc.
Returns & Refunds: Handling reverse logistics in one place
Customer Insights: Centralizing key buyer data to improve CX and retention
Finance & Reconciliation: Automating revenue tracking, COD settlements, and payment reports
A custom dashboard means these modules are designed around your workflow, your team structure, and your tech stack, instead of you adapting to a generic tool.
💰 So, How Much Does It Cost?
The cost to build a custom ERP dashboard depends on multiple factors, but most projects fall in the range of ₹1.5 lakhs to ₹7 lakhs, depending on scope, integrations, and complexity.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of where that money goes:
1. Scope of Features
Basic MVP dashboards (₹1.5–3L) may include:
Order overview panel
Basic inventory dashboard
Payment & refund summary
Full-feature dashboards (₹3–7L+) often include:
Role-based team logins (ops, finance, CX)
CRM module or WhatsApp API integration
Real-time delivery updates
Advanced reports & downloadable analytics
SKU-level performance breakdown
Workflow automation rules
✅ Pro Tip: You don’t have to build everything on day one. Many D2C brands start with a core dashboard and scale it in phases as they grow.
Want a visual mockup of your potential ERP system? Request one here.
2. Integrations with Shopify & Logistics Platforms
If your store runs on Shopify (or WooCommerce), a well-integrated ERP can pull and sync data in real time. But these integrations often add to the build cost, especially if you need:
Shopify product & order sync
Razorpay/Instamojo/COD reconciliation
Delhivery/Shiprocket/BlueDart APIs
WhatsApp notifications for returns or fulfillment
Expect ₹25K–₹80K in additional effort depending on API documentation and complexity.
3. Custom UI/UX Design
Unlike plug-and-play tools, a custom ERP dashboard is designed to match how your team actually works. That means:
Visual clarity for different teams (Ops vs Finance)
Real-time status indicators
Mobile/tablet responsive views for warehouse use
Custom UX and wireframes typically cost ₹30K–₹50K and save countless hours of confusion and training later.
4. Backend Architecture & Hosting
Most modern ERPs are built as cloud-based web apps using frameworks like Django, Node.js, or Laravel, with React or Angular for the front end. Hosting on AWS or a secure cloud ensures performance and scale.
This is where the core development cost lies: expect around ₹70K–₹2L, depending on complexity.
Real-World Example: A Mid-Sized Apparel Brand
Let’s say you run a D2C apparel brand with:
500+ SKUs
Daily order volume of 200–500
Shopify backend
Shiprocket for deliveries
Razorpay for payments
You need a dashboard that tracks:
Inventory across multiple warehouses
Sales trends by category
COD vs prepaid performance
Daily dispatch summary
Return reasons
Estimated cost: ₹3.5L–₹5.5L, delivered in 4–6 weeks.
Book a free consult to get your ERP cost & timeline.
Why Invest in a Custom ERP Dashboard?
Let’s be real. Spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups don’t scale. And juggling 4–5 different tools with separate logins slows your team down.
A custom ERP system offers:
Visibility: One dashboard, full picture
Accuracy: No more copy-paste errors
Efficiency: Automated workflows reduce manual effort
Scalability: Built to grow with you
Ownership: It’s your system, no per-user fees or platform limits
Most brands wait too long to fix their backend, only to realize it’s affecting margins, customer satisfaction, and scale. Don’t let ops be your bottleneck.
How We Build ERP Dashboards at TheCodeWork?
At TheCodeWork, we’ve worked with logistics providers, ecommerce aggregators, D2C brands, and even manufacturers to build systems that work, not just look good.
Our approach:
Discovery & Mapping: We understand how your team operates today
UX Mockups & Wireframes: So you see it before we build it
MVP Delivery: A functional system in ~4 weeks
Iterative Scaling: Add modules as you grow
Want to see sample dashboards? We’re happy to share real (anonymized) mockups.
Final Thoughts
If you're a growing ecommerce D2C brand, a custom ERP dashboard can save you hundreds of hours, prevent costly mistakes, and help your team run like a well-oiled machine.
And while the investment may seem steep at first, the ROI in clarity, control, and customer satisfaction is immediate and lasting.
Still unsure where to start? That’s where we come in.
Let’s map your workflow and show you exactly what a custom system could look like — free of cost → Book a free tech consult
About TheCodeWork We’re a full-stack product and technology studio helping startups and enterprises build systems that work. From custom ERP dashboards to AI tools and automation flows — we build tech with business logic at its core.