One secure bridge.
Total autonomy in nine weeks.
A custom distributor portal designed around your required functions to enable your partners — built on a zero-migration process where your data stays exactly where it is.
Phase 1
Discovery & System Mapping
We don't start with code; we start with a conversation. We sit down with your individual process owners to explore the manual workflows that currently consume their time. Whether it's an engineer answering technical spec questions or a sales admin manually checking ERP for order status, we map these friction points to identify the 80/20 data silos that will feed into your portal.
Discovery & System Mapping
Kickoff meeting to review the Discovery Kit. We map the SyteLine/JDE API endpoints to the Node Gear middleware.
Security Handshake
Integration with your Identity Provider (Azure AD/Okta). Establishing the encrypted TLS 1.3 tunnel between your ERP and our Azure API Gateway.
Key Outcomes
- Documented Workflow Map
- Data and Process Identification
- Applicable IT System Audit
- Node Blueprint
- User Permission Matrix
Phase 2
IT Handshake & Secure Bridge
We move from the 'What' to the 'How.' We work directly with your IT department to establish a secure, read-only handshake between your internal systems and the Node Gear environment. By utilizing Azure AD B2B, we ensure that every distributor login is verified against your existing security protocols, meaning you never lose control of who is seeing your data. This is a zero-migration process; your data stays exactly where it is.
Schema Mapping
Finalizing the Read-Only views for Orders, RMAs, and Inventory. We ensure “zero-persistence” logic is validated.
AI Knowledge Ingestion
Uploading technical manuals and schematics into your private Vector Database. We configure the RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) parameters.
UI/UX Branding
Applying your corporate design system (logos, brand colors, typography) to the portal.
Key Outcomes
- Established API Proxies — secure, read-only REST connection to your ERP (like SyteLine).
- Asset Library Integration — connection to your existing OneDrive or PIM documentation via Cloud API.
- Security Hardening — implementation of Azure AD B2B for identity-based access control.
Phase 3
Initial Design & Prototype
The blueprint becomes a reality. We deliver a live prototype of your portal populated with a sample set of your actual data—from ERP-synced order histories to your existing product documents and marketing assets. This isn't just a mockup; it's a functional preview of the React-based environment your distributors will call home. We walk through the interface with your team to ensure the navigation feels intuitive and the 80/20 workload reduction is immediately apparent.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
We invite a “Champion Distributor” to test the portal in a sandbox environment.
Security Audit & Optimization
Final penetration testing and API rate-limit tuning to ensure ERP stability under high load. Read-Only Verification confirms the portal cannot write to or alter your core databases.
Key Outcomes
- Live Portal Prototype — a secure, clickable version hosted in a staging environment.
- Data-to-UI Validation — verification that SyteLine or ERP data maps correctly to dashboard widgets.
- Branding & UI Finalization — your brand colors and the “Partner-Brand Pro” engine for co-branded assets.
- Revision Roadmap — a collaborative feedback loop to identify final tweaks before production launch.
This phase ensures there are no surprises at launch. You see exactly how your data looks and feels before a single distributor ever logs in.
Phase 4
Production Launch
We move from the staging environment to the Production Launch. We deploy the final, security-hardened site to Vercel or Azure, ensuring it is globally accessible and optimized for mobile performance. But launch day isn't the finish line—it's the start of the 'Living Portal' phase. We provide ongoing support to monitor the '80/20' workload reduction and work with you to add new nodes, system connections, or AI features as your business grows.
Global Rollout
The portal goes live. We trigger the automated onboarding emails for your distributor network.
Optimization Review
Reviewing initial AI query accuracy and system performance. We establish the ongoing maintenance and support cadence.
Key Outcomes
- Production Deployment — live on its permanent domain with full monitoring and SSL security.
- Final Security Audit — a complete pass for accessibility and security hardening before the first login.
- Onboarding Readiness — your team is equipped to invite distributors and set identity-based permissions.
- The Growth Roadmap — an established plan for future revisions throughout the life of the portal.
Because we build on a modern React framework, your portal is never 'finished.' It grows with your distributors, ensuring you always stay ahead of their needs.
Node Academy
Maximize distributor performance & revenue.
Your portal is a powerful tool, but its value is unlocked by the people using it. Node Academy ensures your distributors aren't just users—they are experts. By hosting your own certification courses, product assembly videos, and IATA compliance training directly inside the portal, you give partners the confidence to sell your most complex equipment at higher margins.
Automated Certification
Issue digital certificates for IATA or product safety.
Progress Tracking
See exactly which distributors are trained.
Smart Gating
Unlock high-value leads only for certified partners.
Asset Protection
Keep technical docs locked until training is complete.
Experience the Node Gear interface.
A high-performance React environment designed for the technical manufacturing landscape.
Real-Time Command Center
Direct, read-only transparency into ERP order/invoicing, analytics, updates, and pricing.
Partner Knowledge Center
A centralized resource for product installation guides, technical manuals, and operational videos. Designed to 80/20 your support workload by providing distributors with total self-service autonomy.
The Digital Asset Bridge
A secure, real-time link to your OneDrive or PIM library. Give your partners instant access to the latest campaign kits, brand assets, and technical specifications without leaving the portal.
Invest in your channel's growth
Scalable Node configurations designed to eliminate 80% of repetitive workflows while driving distributor revenue.
Core Node Portal
Best for small to mid-sized manufacturers solving immediate workload pain points.
$450/mo maintenance & support
- Live ERP Sync: Real-time Order & Invoice transparency.
- Digital Asset Bridge: Direct link to your existing marketing/PIM library.
- The Technical Library: A secure repository for manuals and operational guides.
- Channel Insight Dashboard: Core analytics on distributor engagement and resource usage.
- Automated Support Sync: Bi-directional RMA and ticketing tracking.
- Enablement Hub: A centralized “Home” for all technical documentation.
- “The Pulse” Engine: Real-time manufacturer updates and broadcast alerts.
- White-Label Branding: A fully customized UI that matches your corporate identity.
The Accelerated Portal
Automated enablement and intelligence to scale your channel's reach.
$600/mo maintenance & support
- Live ERP Sync: Real-time Order & Invoice transparency.
- Digital Asset Bridge: Direct link to your existing marketing/PIM library.
- The Technical Library: A secure repository for manuals and operational guides.
- Channel Insight Dashboard: Core analytics on distributor engagement and resource usage.
- Automated Support Sync: Bi-directional RMA and ticketing tracking.
- Enablement Hub: A centralized “Home” for all technical documentation.
- “The Pulse” Engine: Real-time manufacturer updates and broadcast alerts.
- White-Label Branding: A fully customized UI that matches your corporate identity.
- Node Academy (LMS): Automated distributor onboarding and product training.
- Partner-Brand Pro: On-demand co-branded marketing material generator.
- AI Knowledge Assistant: Secure, AI-powered search and technical specs chatbot.
The Strategic Portal
The ultimate intelligence engine for high-performance sales channels.
$750/mo maintenance & support
- Live ERP Sync: Real-time Order & Invoice transparency.
- Digital Asset Bridge: Direct link to your existing marketing/PIM library.
- The Technical Library: A secure repository for manuals and operational guides.
- Channel Insight Dashboard: Core analytics on distributor engagement and resource usage.
- Automated Support Sync: Bi-directional RMA and ticketing tracking.
- Enablement Hub: A centralized “Home” for all technical documentation.
- “The Pulse” Engine: Real-time manufacturer updates and broadcast alerts.
- White-Label Branding: A fully customized UI that matches your corporate identity.
- Node Academy (LMS): Automated distributor onboarding and product training.
- Partner-Brand Pro: On-demand co-branded marketing material generator.
- AI Knowledge Assistant: Secure, AI-powered search and technical specs chatbot.
- Unified CRM Connector: Direct sync with Salesforce or Dynamics 365 or your CRM.
- Channel Intelligence: Distributor forecasting and Opportunity Tracking.
- Predictive Analytics: AI-driven sales metrics and performance incentives.
Enterprise Custom
Tailored digital ecosystems for complex, global manufacturing operations.