Things You Need To Know Before Odoo Development

By Author: Alex Forsyth
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An ERP software solution has become a desirable and satisfactory business growing option today. Increasing the productivity and growth of a business has become easy with ERP solutions like Odoo. Nowadays, Odoo development and implementation are in huge demand. Deploying an ERP like this one can save the time of a business by simply automating the business processes and managing almost every operation with ease. Moreover, Odoo is an open-source ERP and is a very cost-effective option as compared to the other ERP software solutions available today. 
 
But there are many things you need to know and consider to get the ERP developed and implemented properly for your business system. Some of these key points are summarised here to help you out before you get started with the integration and development process. 
 
So, here you go. First, let’s take a look at the different modules of Odoo to have a better idea. 
 
Accounting and finance ...
... module:
This module of Odoo helps to continuously monitor different types of transactions in a business, like bank transactions, taxes, expenditures, balance sheets, ledgers, etc. You can even generate reports and can get to see the financial data with this module. 
 
Customer relationship management or the CRM module:
The customer relationship management module or the CRM module is another Odoo module that helps to maintain and manage the relationship with the customers and maintain their details like personal info, bank details, etc. for future reference. This module also helps to raise the sales with better responses to their queries, and requirements. 
 
Human Resource Management module or the HRM: 
Managing human resources is the main aim of this module. You can maintain the employee details, monitor and track their performances, attendance, and leave with the HRM. It also includes the payroll system management including tracking of the payment reports and the salaries of the employees. 
 
Purchase module: 
You can maintain all purchases with this module. It is used for maintaining the list of suppliers, sending and receiving quotations related to purchases, linking suppliers and items, tracking the purchase orders, updating the stocks and reports, etc. 
 
Inventory module:
The inventory module is used for tracking the stock details. Maintaining the inventory stock control, master units, reporting, and much more can be done with this one. The integration of the purchase and inventory module can be an added advantage for your business. 
 
Sales management module:
With the sales management module of Odoo you can manage sales queries, quotation drafting, inquiry analysis, prepare sales invoices, manage shipping, track pending sales, and all other sales-related activities. 
 
Apart from these few, Odoo comes with many more modules for warehouse management, supply chain management, production management, etc. Having a clear idea about all these helps with proper implementation and development of the ERP. 
 
Now, you need to know the reasons for choosing Odoo ERP for your business. Here’s the answer to it. 

Odoo is open source and is flexible
The modules and codes are accessible and fully customisable
Suitable for SMEs and enterprises
No license fee and installation charges
Automates operations and reduces manual efforts
Maximise the ROI
A complete suite of applications
Improves the efficiency of a business workflow
Ensures data security
Frequently gets updated to newer versions and comes with new and improved features for businesses
Helps with easy report generation
Improves brand visibility 
Ensures a smooth and proper communication between the different departments of a business

Apart from the modules and reasons to work with Odoo, a few more things you need to consider for proper development and implementation of the ERP software are: - 

Processes and operations of the business that needs to be covered by the ERP
Resources you need
The challenges you may face during the development and the solutions to overcome the same
And, of course, the cost or the budget factor 

 
Considering all these factors listed above can help you with a seamless Odoo implementation and development no matter what type of business it is, a manufacturing industry, a textile unit, a trading business, a retail venture, or an eCommerce business. 
 
Alex Forsyth is an expert in Odoo development and is associated with a reliable Odoo service provider in Australia, Envertis Software Solutions. The author has years of experience in working with this ERP and has written this article to help businesses and Odoo professionals with a few essential things they need to know before getting started with it and for a successful result at the end.