Multi-Vendor Marketplace
Transforming Commerce Across Sri Lanka
The Multi-Vendor Marketplace Mini-App is the digital backbone of trade inside the WHY Super App. Designed for farmers, SMEs, large retailers, and consumers, it brings together diverse industries into one inclusive e-commerce ecosystem. From agriculture and pharmaceuticals to apparel, education, and industrial supplies—every sector operates through its own customized marketplace module, all powered by shared infrastructure, AI intelligence, and secure payments.
Key Features
Modular, Sector-Specific Design
- Separate modules for Agro, Pharma, Retail, Fashion, Education, Logistics, and more
- Each module has tailored workflows, compliance rules, and product attributes
- Seamless integration with central services like payments, logistics, and communication
National AI Intelligence Layer
- Predicts demand and supply at sector and regional levels
- Price volatility detection and adaptive pricing suggestions
- AI-driven policy simulations and subsidy planning for government agencies
Unified Marketplace Infrastructure
- Centralized user authentication, wallet, and order processing
- Integrated logistics, last-mile delivery, and returns management
- Secure escrow payments and multi-channel communication
Real-Time Supply Chain & Crop Management
- Satellite data + farmer inputs to forecast yields and plan demand
- Helps prevent overproduction, stabilize prices, and reduce food waste
- Links with the National Crop Plan to strengthen food security
Governance & Oversight Tools
- Regulators & policymakers access real-time dashboards
- Transparent compliance checks, fraud detection, and dispute resolution
- Automated impact reporting aligned with national development goals
B2B & Institutional Buying Support
- Dedicated tools for bulk orders, quotations (RFQ), and negotiated pricing
- Multi-branch order profiles for hotels, factories, hospitals, and exporters
- Export compliance (HS codes, certifications, origin traceability) built directly into workflows
Social Benefits
- Direct access to markets without middlemen
- Transparent pricing and verified buyer access
- Training and onboarding support for low-digital-literacy users
- Multi-language (Sinhala/Tamil/English) and offline-ready features.
- Access for rural communities through GN/DS-level integration.
- Equal opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs, women, and youth.
- Verified vendors with compliance badges (Organic, GMP, ISO, GAP).
- Customer reviews, ratings, and dispute resolution build trust.
- Local identity preserved through regionalized modules.
Economic Benefits
- AI-driven forecasting reduces price shocks and overproduction
- Cross-sector modules ensure balanced supply-demand cycles
- Export-ready compliance features (traceability, certifications, RFQs)
- SME export-readiness index to guide sellers to global markets
- Marketplace creates opportunities for logistics partners, riders, and vendors.
- SMEs gain tools to scale locally and internationally.
- Transparent data for subsidy allocation and agricultural policy.
- Supports food security, disaster resilience, and sustainable growth.
Building a Smarter Economy
The Multi-Vendor Marketplace is more than an e-commerce platform—it is a national commerce backbone. By integrating AI, satellite intelligence, and inclusive digital services, it creates a fair, efficient, and resilient economy.
👉 For citizens, it means lower costs and better choices.
👉 For vendors, it means equal market access and growth.
👉 For the nation, it means a digital economy that is future-ready.