VendorConnect is a full-stack web platform designed to empower India’s street food vendors by connecting them directly with trusted and affordable raw material suppliers. By eliminating intermediaries, VendorConnect promotes fair pricing, transparency, and sustainable growth for small-scale businesses across the country.
VendorConnect bridges the gap between local vendors and suppliers through a secure, data-driven ecosystem. It digitizes the procurement process — from discovery and comparison to order placement and payment — making it faster, smarter, and more transparent.
- Find Verified Suppliers – Discover and connect with reliable suppliers nearby through Google Maps integration.
- Compare Prices – Instantly view and compare rates from multiple suppliers in real time.
- Place Bulk Orders – Order raw materials in bulk efficiently with an intuitive interface.
- Secure Payments – Integrated Razorpay payment gateway ensures smooth and safe online transactions.
- Smart Notifications – Receive instant alerts about new offers, price updates, and order statuses.
- Reviews and Ratings – Read and submit reviews to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Order and Price Tracking – Monitor purchase history, delivery progress, and market price trends from a unified dashboard.
- Product Management – Add, edit, or remove products with real-time control over pricing and availability.
- Business Expansion – Reach verified vendors through automated recommendation and discovery features.
- Direct Communication – Use built-in chat to communicate directly with vendors for quotations or clarifications.
- Delivery Zone Management – Define delivery regions using map-based zone selection tools.
- Vendor Notifications – Get notified instantly when vendors make inquiries or place new orders.
- ** AI Based Market Demand prediction of a particular product**
Street food vendors in India frequently encounter several challenges, including:
- Inconsistent or unreliable suppliers
- Lack of real-time price comparison
- Limited access to bulk discounts
- Dependence on middlemen, causing delays and lack of transparency
VendorConnect addresses these issues by digitizing and automating the supply chain, enabling real-time supplier discovery, secure payments, and transparent transactions between vendors and suppliers.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
| Backend | Django, Django REST Framework |
| APIs & Integrations | Maps API, Razorpay API |
| Database | SQLite |
| Version Control | Git, GitHub |
- AI-Powered Vendor–Supplier Matching – Personalized recommendations based on pricing, reliability, and historical data.
- Multi-Language and Multi-Currency Support – Expanding accessibility across regions and markets.
- Collaborative Bulk Ordering – Allowing vendors to form groups for shared purchasing and collective discounts.
To build a transparent, technology-driven, and inclusive digital marketplace that empowers local vendors, simplifies sourcing, and strengthens India’s street food supply chain ecosystem.
Demo Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_paaNMBf6qVHG-UM-G75Ff-BOwu0HX6/view?usp=sharing
GitHub: https://github.com/Team-Collabration/vendorconnect.git
