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Collective Fab

Shopify Dropshipping Platform

2016 - 2019

Collective Fab — project overview

Overview

B2B dropshipping platform engineered for Collective Agency, a top-rated Shopify Expert firm based in Orange County, California. The platform serves as a marketplace connecting Shopify store owners with wholesale suppliers, automating the entire product-to-delivery pipeline. Architected a real-time synchronization engine using Shopify API webhooks and Socket.IO, enabling instant inventory updates across 1000+ connected stores at peak load. Built an event-driven backend with Node.js/Express, MySQL for persistent data, and Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub messaging between services. Integrated ShipStation and USPS API for fully automated order fulfillment — from label generation to tracking updates — eliminating manual processing overhead. Implemented Stripe-based subscription billing with metered usage tracking for supplier access tiers. Designed an AngularJS admin dashboard with Bootstrap 4 for multi-supplier catalog management, bulk product editing, real-time order status monitoring, and analytics. Deployed with PM2 process manager and Let's Encrypt SSL on a custom domain.

Technology Stack

frontend
AngularJSBootstrap 4jQuerySASS
backend
Node.jsExpressMySQLRedis
integrations
Shopify APIBigCommerceStripeShipStationUSPS API
realtime
Socket.IOWebhooks
infrastructure
PM2Let's Encrypt SSL

Key Features

  • Automated product synchronization with Shopify stores
  • Real-time inventory updates via webhooks
  • Multi-supplier catalog management
  • Automated order fulfillment workflow
  • Shipping label generation via USPS API
  • Subscription-based billing with Stripe
  • Real-time notifications via Socket.IO
  • Bulk product editing and uploads
  • Order tracking and status management
  • Admin dashboard with analytics

Screenshots

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